The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide
This rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light.
Storyline
Against the backdrop of the Hanging Gardens, Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, defies bad omens and supernatural threats in her quest to find a worthy successor to her late husband. But she harbours more than one dark secret, and whoever gains the throne may find that he has lost more than he has won. Based on a story by Voltaire, this rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light. The title role—composed for Rossini’s wife, Isabella Colbran—features some of the most demanding vocal music he ever wrote. Angela Meade takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival of a production last seen at the Met 25 years ago.
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Cast & Crew
Angela Meade
Semiramide
Javier Camarena
Idreno
Elizabeth DeShong
Arsace
Ildar Abdrazakov
Assur
Frequently Asked Questions
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was released on March 10, 2018.
The runtime of The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide is 3h 56m.
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide is a Music movie.
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide includes Angela Meade, Javier Camarena, Elizabeth DeShong.
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide is originally in English.