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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Colorado has announced its 2026–27 Season, featuring mainstage operas, touring programs, and community events. The season includes works by Verdi, Mozart, and new operas for young audiences.

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As far as most operatic buffs are concerned, there is only one musical setting of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” – the revised 1865 version of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece. Leave it to general director ...