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The ROH Live: Nabucco

2016 • 2h50m Music, Drama

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Nabucco, King of Babylon, takes Jerusalem in his war with the Israelites – but his daughter Fenena loves the Israelite Ismaele. She releases their prisoners, leading her vengeful half-sister Abigaille to plot to take power. Nabucco declares himself a god and is struck by a bolt of lightning. Abigaille tricks the now feeble king into signing a death warrant for the Israelites, including Fenena and Ismaele. Nabucco prays to the God of Israel for forgiveness; his sanity is restored and he saves the prisoners from death. He converts himself and his people, while Abigaille commits suicide.

Details

Director

Daniele Abbado

Screenplay

Luca Scarzella

Cast

Maurizio Benini

Plácido Domingo

John Relyea

Release date

6/9/2016

Status

Released

Origin country

US

GB