Macbeth

Time: 8.00pm

In 'Macbeth', Verdi created the first Shakespearean opera to alter operatic convention to suit the play rather than attempt to force the play into the operatic mould. Verdi wrote of Shakespeare ‘ I have had him in my hands from my earliest youth, and I read and reread him continually'. 'Macbeth' is considered to be Verdi's most original and exhilarating work. It premiered in Florence in1847 to critical acclaim.

The story features the age-old themes of the struggle for power, murder, corruption, revenge, ambition and guilt. Verdi's hauntingly beautiful music will have audiences captivated from the first notes.

This lavish, fully staged production will see Irish baritone Bruno Caproni in the title role with Canadian soprano, Michele Capalbo making her Opera Ireland debut as the ambitious and manipulative Lady Macbeth. Bulgarian tenor Kamen Chanev sings the role of Macduff while Valarian Ruminski returns as Banquo, having previously sung the role of Sarastro in 'The Magic Flute'.

Marco Zambelli returns to conduct the RTE Concert Orchestra after his triumphant interpretation of Balfe's long lost opera ‘Falstaff' in the National Concert Hall last year.

Directed by Opera Ireland's Artistic Director, Dieter Kaegi with sets and costumes by Irish designer Ferdia Murphy this promises to be a theatrical event not to be missed.

Performances: 14, 16, 18, 20 & 22 November

Tickets:
€25, €45, €60, €70, €85, €100, €120

Box Office: 677 1717



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