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Premiered immediately before the enduring masterpieces Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, and La Traviata, Luisa Miller incorporates the youthful vitality that had made Verdi an international sensation while also looking forward to the dramaturgical discipline and sophistication of those later works. In this Live in HD performance, soprano Sonya Yoncheva takes on the riveting title role, capping off a season in which she starred in three cinema transmissions. As her father, Miller, the legendary Plácido Domingo adds another baritone role to his extensive repertoire. Tenor Piotr Beczała as Rodolfo, Alexander Vinogradov as Count Walter, and Dmitry Belosselskiy as Wurm round out the illustrious cast, and Bertrand de Billy conducts.
Set in 17th-century Tyrol, Luisa Miller tells the tragic story of a peasant girl, Luisa, who falls in love with Rodolfo, the son of a nobleman. Their forbidden love is threatened by Rodolfo's father, Count di Luna, who has his own ambitions for his son and harbors a deep hatred for Luisa's father, Miller. A web of deceit, forced marriage, and a deadly poison unfolds, leading to devastating consequences for all involved.
This 2018 Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's Luisa Miller was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its stellar cast and powerful vocal performances. Sonya Yoncheva received widespread praise for her portrayal of the titular character, and the ensemble cast, including Vittorio Grigolo and Plácido Domingo, was commended for their dramatic intensity and vocal prowess. The production itself was noted for its effective staging and commitment to Verdi's musical vision.
Praised for Sonya Yoncheva's compelling performance as Luisa.
Lauded the strong vocal contributions and dramatic performances of the entire cast.
Appreciated the effective staging and faithful rendition of Verdi's score.
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This production featured the final operatic performance of the legendary baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who passed away shortly after the run of Luisa Miller.
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This production of the Italian opera Luisa Miller is simply spectacular. The music is amazing, the costumes are stunning, and the performances are out of this world. Sonya Yoncheva has a beautiful voice, I think that is undeniable if you've...