The Metropolitan Opera - Verdi: Macbeth

Plot Summary

Star soprano Anna Netrebko created a sensation with her riveting performance as the malevolent Lady Macbeth, the central character in Verdi's retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy. She is joined by Željko Lučić, who brings dramatic intensity and vocal authority to the title role of the honest general driven to murder and deceit by his ambitious wife. The great René Pape is Banquo and Joseph Calleja gives a moving performance as Macduff. Adrian Noble's powerful production provides an ideal setting for this dark drama, which is masterfully presided over by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.

Top Cast

Željko Lučić Macbeth

René Pape Banquo

Anna Netrebko Lady Macbeth

Claudia Waite Lady-in-Waiting to Lady Macbeth

Christopher Job A Servant of Macbeth