Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s
thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to
seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone
roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent
to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the
power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music
Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa
Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-
star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan
Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. This live cinema transmission
is part of The Met: Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Running time: 3 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission. Sung in Italian