11/20/2008 1:43:58 PM   
The Metropolitan
Opera

The Metropolitan Opera
Verdi:

Macbeth

Running time: 2 hours, 50 minutes. 1 intermission

Giuseppe Verdi’s longstanding affinity for Shakespeare is explored in Adrian Noble’s dark yet exhilarating vision for this disturbing work, conducted by James Levine. The ferocious couple is portrayed by acclaimed baritone Lado Ataneli in the towering title role and soprano Maria Guleghina as his ruthless wife. Rising star John Relyea plays the role of the doomed Banquo.