Verdi I due Foscari

Plácido Domingo takes on the role of the tragic Francesco Foscari, Doge of Venice, in Verdi's potent and dramatic opera of family loyalties and political intrigue. Thaddeus Strassberger's powerful setting explores the corruption lurking beneath the opulent display of the Venetian court, with spectacular sets and stunning Renaissance-style costumes designed by Kevin Knight and Mattie Ullrich. Tenor Francesco Meli sings Francesco Foscari's son Jacopo, unjustly accused of treason and forced to appeal to his father's mercy, with soprano Maria Agresta as Jacopo's courageous wife Lucrezia, determined to free him at any cost. Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, conducts one of Verdi's most striking early scores. Press Reviews "Domingo ... is, unquestionably, rather fine in it. There's strong conducting from Antonio Pappano, and the dark-hued score, all sombre brass and low strings, is excitingly played. " (The Guardian ???) "Antonio Pappano's handling of the score is wonderfully sympathetic." (The Evening Standard ???) "Domingo's portrayal is masterly" (The Daily Express ???) Cast Plácido Domingo (Francesco Foscari) Franceso Meli (Jacopo Foscari) Maurizio Muraro (Jacopo Loredano) Maria Agresta (Lucrezia Contarini) Samuel Sakker (Barbarigo) Rachel Kelly (Pisana) Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Antonio Pappano ProductionCompany: The Royal OperaStage Director: Thaddeus StrassbergerTelevision Director: Jonathan HaswellDesigner: Kevin Knight Disc InformationCatalogue Number: OA1207DDate of Performance: 2014Running Time: 122 minutesSound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS SurroundAspect Ratio: 16:9 AnamorphicSubtitles: EN/FR/DE/JP/KOLabel: Opus Arte