About the Opera

As Shakespeare and the Greek dramatists have taught us, man is not always in control of his destiny. In this particular tragedy, it is “The Power of Destiny” (“La Forza del Destino”) that contrives at every turn to frustrate the happiness of Leonora and Alvaro.

About the Creators and Cast

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s tale of love, vendetta, and family strife. Soprano Lise Davidsen shines as the tormented Leonora, while director Mariusz Treliński’s contemporary vision is brought to life with a dynamic use of the Met’s turntable. The cast includes tenor Brian Jagde, baritone Igor Golovatenko, mezzosoprano Judit Kutasi, and bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi. Soprano Elena Stikhina and mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova take the lead for the final performances.