Macbeth

This hardedged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdis haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeares bloody tragedy to vivid life characterized by spinetingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful powerhungry Lady Macbeth while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man Replete with supernatural mystery sexual tension and violent power plays this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for todays audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdis legendary body of work