Verdi’s Nabucco (The Met: Live in HD 2023/24 Season)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”

Trailer Preview: https://youtu.be/MYNgTUtM0aY?si=ulpxHWaH4U7UHgv3

Latest screening schedule: http://www.themetinhongkong.info/

25 February 2024 (SUN) 4:00pm | Emperor Cinemas (Entertainment Building)

19 May 2024 (SUN) 3:50pm | MOViE MOViE Pacific Place

11 August 2024 (SUN) 3:00pm | K11 Art House

24 November 2024 (SUN) 3:50pm | Premiere Elements

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Foundation for the Arts and Music in Asia (FAMA) is a not-for-profit organisation created to increase the awareness of classical vocal music in the region and to foster an appreciation of the art of Western opera. With The Met: Live in HD program, FAMA is delighted to give residents of Hong Kong the opportunity to experience world-class opera performances from one of the world’s most famous opera companies, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, at selected cinemas in Hong Kong.