The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena (2011)
David McVicar's atmospheric and brooding production captures the drama of this riveting piece of British history, retold as only Donizetti could. International superstar Anna Netrebko is Queen Anne Boleyn, trapped in an unhappy marriage to King Henry VIII (Ildar Abdrazakov) whose roving eye has settled on another woman—Jane Seymour (Ekaterina Gubanova), Anna's friend, but now her unwitting rival. Add in Anna's early love, Percy (Stephen Costello), just returned to the court from exile, and the result is a haunting, explosive account of Queen Anna's tragic final days, before she goes to her execution in one of the most moving and dazzling final scenes in all of opera.
Director: Gary Halvorson, David McVicar
Genre: Music
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Cast
- Anna Netrebko - Anna Bolena
- Ekaterina Gubanova - Giovanna Seymour
- Ildar Abdrazakov - Enrico VIII
- Stephen Costello - Lord Riccardo Percy
- Tamara Mumford - Smeton
- Keith Miller - Lord Rochefort
- Eduardo Valdes - Sir Hervey
Screenplay
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena about?
- David McVicar's atmospheric and brooding production captures the drama of this riveting piece of British history, retold as only Donizetti could. International superstar Anna Netrebko is Queen Anne Boleyn, trapped in an unhappy marriage to King Henry VIII (Ildar Abdrazakov) whose roving eye has settled on another woman—Jane Seymour (Ekaterina Gubanova), Anna's friend, but now her unwitting rival. Add in Anna's early love, Percy (Stephen Costello), just returned to the court from exile, and the result is a haunting, explosive account of Queen Anna's tragic final days, before she goes to her execution in one of the most moving and dazzling final scenes in all of opera.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena was directed by Gary Halvorson, David McVicar.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena stars Anna Netrebko, Ekaterina Gubanova, Ildar Abdrazakov, Stephen Costello, Tamara Mumford, Keith Miller.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena was produced in United States of America.