The ROH Live: Nabucco

Plot Summary

Nabucco, King of Babylon, takes Jerusalem in his war with the Israelites – but his daughter Fenena loves the Israelite Ismaele. She releases their prisoners, leading her vengeful half-sister Abigaille to plot to take power. Nabucco declares himself a god and is struck by a bolt of lightning. Abigaille tricks the now feeble king into signing a death warrant for the Israelites, including Fenena and Ismaele. Nabucco prays to the God of Israel for forgiveness; his sanity is restored and he saves the prisoners from death. He converts himself and his people, while Abigaille commits suicide.

Top Cast

Maurizio Benini Conductor

Plácido Domingo Nabucco

John Relyea Zaccaria

Liudmyla Monastyrska Abigaille

Leonardo Capalbo Ismaele