Released:
2022-02-11

Overview:
This 2021 Deutsche Oper Berlin performance is directed by Christof Loy and stars soprano Sara Jakubiak in the title role. Riccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini is a four-act opera set during the Renaissance period. The plot concerns an arranged marriage between Francesca and Giovanni, also known as Gianciotto, who is impersonated by his handsome brother Paolo, and with whom Francesca falls passionately in love.

Director:
Christof Loy

Runtime:
2h 20min

Genre:
Music, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Sara Jakubiak
  as
  Francesca
• 
  Jonathan Tetelman
  as
  Paolo il Bello
• 
  Ivan Inverardi
  as
  Giovanni lo Sciancato
• 
  Charles Workman
  as
  Malatestino dall'Occhio
• 
  Alexandra Hutton
  as
  Samaritana