This masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance—its first in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The all-star bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role sung by Elizabeth DeShong. Javier Camarena, Ildar Abdrazakov, and Ryan Speedo Green complete the stellar cast.
Conductor - Maurizio Benini, production - John Copley, set designer - John Conklin, costume designer - Michael Stennett, lighting designer - Gil Wechsler.
Semiramide - Angela Meade, Arsace - Elizabeth DeShong, Idreno - Javier Camarena, Assur - Ildar Abdrazakov, Oroe - Ryan Speedo Green.
In original language with English subtitles.
Distributor:
Forum Cinemas, SIA