The Met Live in HD: Zandonai's Francesca da Rimini
Zandonai’s early 20th-century melodrama Francesca da Rimini returns to the Met for
its first revival in more than 25 years, in Piero Faggioni’s opulent and realistic production. Marco Armiliato conducts Eva-Maria Westbroek in the title role
of a noblewoman who is tricked into marrying the brutal Gianciotto, sung by Mark Delavan, instead of her true love Paolo,
sung by Marcello Giordani. Robert Brubaker sings the wicked
Malatestino, whose jealousy incites a murder.
Approximate running time: 3 hrs 57 mins (Please note the earlier start time of 12pm).
Tickets: $24 Adults / $22 Seniors / $5 Youth 18 and under (Day of Event Only).
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