Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s enchanting opera set in the Amazon receives a spellbinding new production by Mary Zimmerman.
Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze stars as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”
CONDUCTOR
Daniele Callegari
PRODUCTION
Elijah Moshinsky
SET DESIGNER
John Napier
COSTUME DESIGNER
Andreane Neofitou
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Howard Harrison
Daniele Callegari
PRODUCTION
Elijah Moshinsky
SET DESIGNER
John Napier
COSTUME DESIGNER
Andreane Neofitou
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Howard Harrison
ONSALE DATES
Thu Sep 14
BAM Members and Patrons at 12pm
Tue Sep 19
General Public at 12pm
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
190min
VENUE
ALL TICKETS:
$34 for screening + discussion ($29 for BAM & Met members).
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for BAM Film provided by the Ford Foundation and The Thompson Family Foundation
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Discussion Info
BAM offers pre-screening discussions with a noted opera expert before every presentation unless noted otherwise.
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