Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
“A ferocious start to the Met Opera’s season … A potent production … Riveting … Kelsey’s sumptuous baritone brimmed with lyricism along with its power … Buoyantly conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.” —Wall Street Journal
“A GRIPPING NEW PRODUCTION … A TRIUMPHANT baritone … Quinn Kelsey commandingly charts each step in Macbeth’s decline…. A STUPENDOUS PERFORMANCE that hits a high-water mark in his Met career…. Lise Davidsen’s sound was patently THRILLING… her voice pealed on top with seraphic force…. With two thoroughly committed stars as Macbeth and his Lady, and a conductor with a penchant for high-octane drama, the show lent fresh tension and HEART-STOPPING insight to a popular opera.” —The New York Times
“Sound, fury, and THRILLS FROM LISE DAVIDSEN… A VIVIDLY THEATRICAL take on Verdi’s Shakespearean tragedy…. Kelsey bit into the title role, bringing furious singing to a complex portrayal… Nézet-Séguin’s reading of the score was full of fine details and EXCITING CLIMAXES. —The Times (U.K.)
“A SUMPTUOUS new production… Opens with a JAW-DROPPING fight scene where SPARKS LITERALLY FLY… Sweeping.” —VOGUE
“A BUBBLING CAULDRON OF OPERATIC FUN” —New York Magazine
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