Macbeth

Macbeth (1990) was an opera production by The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Macbeth was the world premiere of an opera by Antonio Bibalo, based on the play by William Shakespeare. The production was performed in Folketeaterbygningen.

Willy Decker directed it.

Louis Gentile sang and acted the title role, later taken over by Patrick Raftery.

Anne Gjevang sang and acted the role of Lady Macbeth, later taken over by Torill Eriksen.

Information

(Objekt ID 64615)
Object type Production
Premiere September 29, 1990
Produced by The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division
Based on Macbeth by Antonio Bibalo, William Shakespeare, Antonio Bibalo; Macbeth AKA The Tragedy of Macbeth AKA The Scottish Play by William Shakespeare
Audience Adults
Language English
Keywords Opera
Running period September 29, 1990  
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SOURCE:

Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 29.06.2016

Performance dates
February 14, 1994Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
April 2, 1992Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
1992Hessisches Staatstheater, Wiesbaden visiting performance
September 29, 1990Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Worldwide premiere