The warrior Macbeth fights on the side of the King of Scotland – but when a coven of witches prophesy that he shall become king himself, a ruthless ambition drives Macbeth and his wife to horrific acts. Murder makes Macbeth king, and intrigue and butchery are the hallmarks of his brief, doomed reign. The witches make another prediction, which also comes true: Macbeth and his lady lose their lives, and justice is restored.
From Royal Opera House, starring Željko Lučić, Anna Netrebko, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Yusif Eyvazov, Francesca Chiejina, Konu Kim, Simon Shibambu, Jonathan Fisher; conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Running Time: 3h 20m, including one intermission, sung in Italian with English subtitles.
CAST
Macbeth Željko Lučić
Lady Macbeth Anna Netrebko
Banquo Ildebrando D'Arcangelo
Macduff Yusif Eyvazov
Lady-in-waiting Francesca Chiejina
Malcolm Konu Kim
Doctor Simon Shibambu
Servant Jonathan Fisher