24 & 26 Apr 2025
Simon Boccanegra
Opera North
Opera North’s first performances of the Verdi classic.
Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes including interval
- Seating available
- Captioned
- Wheelchair user access
Giuseppe Verdi’s gripping tale of political intrigue and personal tragedy got the Opera North treatment.
Simon Boccanegra is a former pirate chosen to become the head of state in Genoa. Jacopo Fiesco is a nobleman exiled from the city. The two men are bound together by the strongest of family ties – but they’ve been sworn enemies for decades. As their poisonous rivalry plays out in power struggles and revenge plots, can they bury the hatchet before it’s too late?
The brilliant Opera North followed their concert stagings of Turandot, Aida and other Italian classics with their first ever performances of Verdi’s intense drama of love, loss and reconciliation – powered by the thrilling sound of the on-stage orchestra. Simon Boccanegra premiered at St George’s Hall as part of Bradford 2025.
Partners
Credits
Simon Boccanegra
Jacopo Fiesco
Amelia
Gabriele Adorno
Paolo Albiani
Conductor
Stage Director
Access
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Please note that the Bradford 2025 Access Scheme does not apply to external booking systems. For accessible bookings, please contact Opera North.
English subtitles
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
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