Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra Cast & Creative

The Met presents Verdi's classic opera.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Apr. 25, 2020.

Show Overview

About Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra

Audience favorite Ailyn Pérez takes on the touching role of Amelia Grimaldi, with legendary baritone Carlos Álvarez returning to the Met for the first time in more than a decade in the title role. Elegant tenor Joseph Calleja is her lover, Gabriele Adorno, and magisterial bass Dmitry Belosselskiy completes the principal cast as Amelia’s grandfather, Jacopo Fiesco. Carlo Rizzi takes the podium for Verdi’s timeless tale of political and family intrigue.

Creative

Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto
Francesco Maria Piave and Arrigo Boito
Director
Giancarlo del Monaco
Set and Costume Designer
Michael Scott
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