Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra
Fabio Luisi conducts the Concertgebouw Orchestra at Dutch National Opera
The Concertgebouw Orchestra collaborates with The Dutch National Opera every year. Now Fabio Luisi leads a new production of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra.
The story, about the yearning for freedom, is still timely, set as it is by a master composer like Giuseppe Verdi.
Concert programme
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Giuseppe Verdi
Simon Boccanegra
Performers
About this concert
The opera Simon Boccanegra takes place long ago on the Ligurian Sea in Genoa. The story, about the yearning for freedom, is still timely, set as it is by a master composer like Giuseppe Verdi.
The power struggle between the old nobility, represented by Fiesco, and the former pirate Simon Boccanegra is reinforced by their complicated relationships with Boccanegra’s daughter Amelia. The line between their political roles and personal destinies is blurred. Verdi translates the deep loneliness and despair of the political leader and the man into dark orchestral music.
Dates and tickets
About this concert
The opera Simon Boccanegra takes place long ago on the Ligurian Sea in Genoa. The story, about the yearning for freedom, is still timely, set as it is by a master composer like Giuseppe Verdi.
The power struggle between the old nobility, represented by Fiesco, and the former pirate Simon Boccanegra is reinforced by their complicated relationships with Boccanegra’s daughter Amelia. The line between their political roles and personal destinies is blurred. Verdi translates the deep loneliness and despair of the political leader and the man into dark orchestral music.