Verdi's Macbeth – Denver

About this event

Opera Colorado's production of Verdi's Macbeth is set in 11th-century Scotland, offering a sweeping visual and dramatic interpretation of Shakespeare's darkest tale. The directorial concept focuses on the mechanics of truth, rumor, and prophecy, examining how the stories people tell take on a life of their own and shape reality. The staging invites the audience to consider the collective role in the rise and fall of leaders, emphasizing how whispers and twisted narratives fuel the terrifying momentum of ambition and power. Verdi's electrifying score serves as the foundation for exploring the human vulnerability and fear that drive the characters' fatal decisions.

Cast & creative

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  Composer

  Giuseppe Verdi
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  Librettist

  Francesco Maria Piave
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  Librettist

  Andrea Maffei