Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. This Live in HD presentation of David McVicar’s acclaimed 2012 production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester, the man caught between the rival queens. Maurizio Benini conducts.
Released: Jan 19, 2013
Runtime: 200 minutes
Genre: Music
Stars: Joyce DiDonato, Elza van den Heever, Matthew Rose, Joshua Hopkins, Matthew Polenzani, Maria Zifchak
Crew: Friedrich Schiller (Original Story), Gary Halvorson (Director), David McVicar (Director), Gaetano Donizetti (Original Music Composer), Giuseppe Bardari (Writer), Maurizio Benini (Music Director)