Nabucco

by Verdi

Verdi's third opera, Nabucco, is the work that first brought him international recognition. It tells the story of the captivity of the ancient Hebrews by the Babylonian king Nabucco (Nebuchadnezzar). The biblical events serve as a backdrop for romantic and political intrigue. Today, Nabucco is remembered primarily for "Va pensiero, " the famous Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves...the heartfelt anthem of the Italian Risorgimento. Rich in other musical moments with soaring arias and thundering choruses - Verdi's Nabucco is a tour de force for dramatic soprano and a benchmark opera for the "Verdi baritone".

     

Cast

Nabucco Riley McMitchell, Richard Williams

Abigaille Avis Picton, Sylwia Karwowska

Zaccaria  Richard Williams, Frantz de Rycke

Fenena  Stephanie Manchulenko, LisaMarie Bresett, Patricia Dahlquist

Ismael Derek Bacchioni

Gran Sacerdote Peter Munns

Levite  Thai-Hoa Le

Abdallo Lawrence Cantrell

Anna Anette Ducharme, Patricia Dahlquist

Virgins Annette Ducharme, Patricia Dahlquist, Sylvie Martineau, Avis Picton