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Macbeth
Uniform Title
Macbeth (Television program : 2008)
Title
Macbeth [videorecording] / Verdi ; production by Adrian Noble ; directed by Gary Halvorson ; a Metropolitan Opera production in association with PBS and Thirteen/WNET New York.
Published
[London] : EMI Classics, [2008]
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Opera in four acts; libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei, after the play by Shakespeare.
"A Metropolitan Opera high-definition production"--Container.
Program notes by Andrew Porter and synopsis in English (10 p.) inserted in container.
Bonus: Backstage at the Met: Peter Gelb interviews James Levine; Mary Jo Heath interviews Maria Guleghina and Željko Lučič; Macbeth: a video blog; Mary Jo Heath interviews director, Adrian Noble.
Set and costume designer, Mark Thompson ; lighting designer, Jean Kalman ; choreographer, Sue Lefton.
Recorded: live from the Met, 12 January 2008.
Sung in Italian; subtitles in Italian, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish; commentary and interviews in English.
Summary
In this story of murder, witchcraft, and revenge, Macbeth, driven by overwhelming ambition, begins a violent reign of terror and execution in a desperate attempt to maintain his power.
Variant and related titles
Live from the Met.
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
Italian
Added to Catalog
March 25, 2021
Series
The Metropolitan Opera HD live
Credits
Set and costume designer, Mark Thompson ; lighting designer, Jean Kalman ; choreographer, Sue Lefton.
Performers
Željko Lučič (Macbeth) ; Maria Guleghina (Lady Macbeth) ; John Relyea (Banquo) ; Dimtri Pittas (Macduff, Thane of Fife) ; Raymond Renault (Duncan, King of Scotland) ; supporting soloists ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet ; James Levine, conductor ; special guest interviewer, Mary Jo Heath.
System details note
DVD-9 NTSC; sound formats: LPCM stereo., DTS 5.1 surround; aspect ratio16:9.
Videorecording number
50999 2 06304 9 2 EMI Classics
Subjects
Genre/Form
DVD-Video discs.
Television programs - United States.
Operas.
Televised performances.
Drama.
Operas.
Also listed under
Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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