Simon Boccanegra (2019)
Power struggles among rival families in 14th-century Genoa, a story of tragic love, a young girl gone missing… Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra combines the perfect ingredients for gripping dramatic opera with a strong political message. On the stage of the Salzburg Festival, this sharp critique of power set to music is brought to life by the voices of Luca Salsi, Marina Rebeka, René Pape, Charles Castronovo, and others, who join the exceptional Valery Gergiev for a captivating performance.
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Luca SalsiSimon BoccanegraMarina RebekaAmelia Grimaldi
René PapeJacopo Fiesco
Charles CastronovoGabriele AdornoAndré HeyboerPaolo AlbianiAntonio Di MatteoPietroLong LongHauptmannMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Simon Boccanegra
What is Simon Boccanegra about?
Power struggles among rival families in 14th-century Genoa, a story of tragic love, a young girl gone missing… Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra combines the perfect ingredients for gripping dramatic opera with a strong political message. On the stage of the Salzburg Festival, this sharp critique of power set to music is brought to life by the voices of Luca Salsi, Marina Rebeka, René Pape, Charles Castronovo, and others, who join the exceptional Valery Gergiev for a captivating performance.
How long is Simon Boccanegra?
Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 145 minutes.