The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide · 2018
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide (2018) is a Music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, starring Angela Meade, Javier Camarena, Elizabeth DeShong.
Music
Overview
Against the backdrop of the Hanging Gardens, Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, defies bad omens and supernatural threats in her quest to find a worthy successor to her late husband. But she harbours more than one dark secret, and whoever gains the throne may find that he has lost more than he has won. Based on a story by Voltaire, this rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light. The title role—composed for Rossini’s wife, Isabella Colbran—features some of the most demanding vocal music he ever wrote. Angela Meade takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival of a production last seen at the Met 25 years ago.
Cast
Angela Meade, Javier Camarena, Elizabeth DeShong, Ildar Abdrazakov
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What is "The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide" about?
Against the backdrop of the Hanging Gardens, Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, defies bad omens and supernatural threats in her quest to find a worthy successor to her late husband. But she harbours more than one dark secret, and whoever gains the throne may find that he has lost more than he has won. Based on a story by Voltaire, this rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light. The title role—composed for Rossini’s wife, Isabella Colbran—features some of the most demanding vocal music he ever wrote. Angela Meade takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival of a production last seen at the Met 25 years ago.
When was "The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide" released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was released in 2018.
Who stars in "The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide"?
The cast includes Angela Meade, Javier Camarena, Elizabeth DeShong, Ildar Abdrazakov.
