In this interpretation of Verdi’s Macbeth, stage director Christof Loy skillfully navigates the interplay of light and dark, infusing the opera – based on Shakespeare’s work – with remarkable depth and drama. The outstanding vocal ensemble vividly captures the psychological nuances of the characters, featuring Ludovic Tézier as the paranoid Macbeth and Martina Serafin as Lady Macbeth, the mastermind behind the crimes. Giampaolo Bisanti pours his passion into the score, while the Symphony Orchestra and the Liceu Choir deliver exceptional performances in response. Consequently, the audience experiences a flawless blend of lyrics and music, crafted by the Milanese composer, librettist Francesco Maria Piave, and poet Andrea Maffei.

“It is a unique scenography.” – El Pais

Cast:
- Macbeth: Ludovic Tézier
- Lady Macbeth: Martina Serafin
- Banco: Vitalij Kowaljow
- Lady Macbeth’s companion: Anna Puche
- Macduff: Saimir Pirgu
- Malcolm: Albert Casals
- Doctor: David Sánchez
- Servant, herald and assassin: Marc Canturri

Recording date: Gran Teatre del Liceu, 2016
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
Picture: NTSC, 16:9
Booklet: English, German, French
Subtitles: Italian (original language), English, German, French, Spanish, Catalan, Korean, Japanese
Total running time: 152 mins