Power, love, and betrayal in Verdi’s masterpiece Dutch National Opera brings Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra to Amsterdam. This opera, full of political intrigue, love, and betrayal, tells the story of Simon Boccanegra, who is declared leader of politically divided Genoa shortly after losing both his beloved and his daughter. Verdi paints a portrait of a father and politician who longs in vain for peace and freedom.
For this final opera of our season, a stellar cast has been assembled, including baritone George Petean and soprano Amelia Grimaldi. Renowned Verdi conductor Fabio Luisi leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra through the dramatic score. Combined with the powerful choral passages, this promises to be a gripping operatic experience.
