Undoubtedly, the audience of this Met transmission will feel something similar. Under the timeless and visually stunning direction of Elijah Moshinsky, George Gagnidze takes on the title role of Nabucco with his commanding voice, while the challenging solo of Abigaille is expertly handled by Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, a favourite among New York audiences.
Despite its global success, Nabucco was rarely staged at the Metropolitan for many years, until Elijah Moshinsky's production in 2001 finally made it a hit opera at the venue. Now, the role of the self-proclaimed godlike ruler of Neo-Babylon is being presented by the excellent Georgian baritone, George Gagnidze, joining the ranks of other significant singers like Juan Pons, Leo Nucci, and Plácido Domingo. The performance conducted by Daniele Callegari boasts a cast of seasoned performers, returning favourites, and fresh faces making their debut. Keep an eye out for SeokJong Baek, a young tenor from South Korea, who will be making his debut in the role of Ismaele. Meanwhile, the stunning bass of Dmitrij Beloselskiy will be familiar to those who have previously admired his performance as High Priest Zaccaria. With multiple performances at the Met and other world-renowned opera houses, Liudmyla Monastyrska has established herself as one of the most dedicated interpreters of the role of Abigaille. If we call her the shining star of the production, what else could we say about the chorus of the New York Metropolitan, which proves its polished sound, splendid harmony, and team spirit on every occasion with the performance of the renowned Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves.
A 2023/24-es évadtól kizárólag magyar nyelven feliratozzuk az eredeti nyelven elhangzó operákat.
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Presented by: Müpa Budapest
Conductor: Daniele Callegari
Performers:
Nabucco: ........................................................George Gagnidze
Ismaele: ..........................................................SeokJong Baek
Zaccaria: .........................................................Dmitrij Beloselskiy
Abigaille: .........................................................Liudmyla Monastyrska
Fenena: ..........................................................Maria Barakova
Featuring:
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Creators:
Set design: John Napier
Costumes: Andreane Neofitou
Lighting: Howard Harrison
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
