Macbeth is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and additions by Andrea Maffei, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. Written for ...

Verdi's opera is every bit as dark and bloody as Shakespeare's drama on which it was based. It is true to the original play in most details of plot and character, yet it differs in significant ...

Few tales of ambition and evil are as enduring as William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” and combined with the artistic power and opulence of opera, “the Scottish play” is a timeless and thrilling story. LA ...

Because of an overloaded schedule, I caught the final dress rehearsal of Opera Orlando’s “Macbeth” on Wednesday instead of attending opening night. And unlike Shakespeare’s “Weird Sisters,” I cannot ...

Late in life, working at the height of his powers, Giuseppe Verdi turned to Shakespeare for inspiration. With the assistance of librettist Arrigo Boito, the composer created a pair of consecutive ...

As Macbeth’s fate begins to catch up with him, the king in Los Angeles Opera’s 31 st season opener cannot look forward to having earned honor, love or compassion. His voice rises into a stressed high ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This “Macbeth,” however, turns out to be relatively straightforward, give or take some liberties taken by director Darko Tresnjak ...

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The Atlanta Opera’s staging of Verdi’s “Macbeth” is a riveting work of operatic theater, magnificently sung and vividly acted. This new production, which presents its remaining performances Friday and ...

OPERA San Antonio took a giant step Friday night with the first staging of its fourth season. The company spread its wings by staging a Shakespearean opera by Giuseppe Verdi, taking a chance on ...

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