Verdi: Macbeth(1987)
Verdi Macbeth
Verdi: Macbeth Synopsis
Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work. Verdi took great pains with this opera, displaying special enthusiasm for it as he concentrated on the main characters of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth and the witches. This recording of Luca Ronconi's production is conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli, who brings fresh color to Verdi's score. The cast, headed by Renato Bruson and Mara Zampieri, are strongly supported by a fine-toned and adaptable chorus who ably meet the demands of Verdi's great "chorus opera.
Verdi: Macbeth (1987) is a music film directed by Brian Large, released on June 19, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Renato Bruson, Mara Zampieri, James Morris and Dennis O'Neill. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Large
- Writers:
- Francesco Maria Piave, William Shakespeare
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production:
- ArtHaus, Arthaus Musik
- Status:
- Released
Verdi: Macbeth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Renato Bruson
as Macbeth
Mara Zampieri
as Lady Macbeth
James Morris
as Banquo
Dennis O'Neill
as Macduff
Sharon Sweet
as Dama de Lady Macbeth
- David Griffith
David Griffith
as Malcolm
- Goetz Rose
Goetz Rose
as Duncano
- Claus Endisch
Claus Endisch
as Fleanzio
Giuseppe Sinopoli
as Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Brian Large, written by Francesco Maria Piave and William Shakespeare.
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Verdi: Macbeth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Verdi: Macbeth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Verdi: Macbeth?
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The main cast of Verdi: Macbeth (1987) includes Renato Bruson, Mara Zampieri, James Morris, Dennis O'Neill and Sharon Sweet. The film was directed by Brian Large. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Verdi: Macbeth released?
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Verdi: Macbeth was released on June 19, 1987 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is Verdi: Macbeth worth watching?
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Verdi: Macbeth (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.