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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda (2013): Cast

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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda is a 2013 music film directed by Gary Halvorson and David McVicar, starring Joyce DiDonato as Mary Stuart, Elza van den Heever and Matthew Polenzani. It runs 3 hours 20 minutes.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 20m (200 min)
Genre
Music
Original language
Italian
Studio
Erato
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda About?

The premise of The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda without spoilers.

Soprano Joyce DiDonato delivers a captivating performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s dramatic bel canto opera, facing off against Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. Matthew Polenzani portrays Leicester, torn between the two powerful queens. This acclaimed 2012 production, presented Live in HD, features direction by David McVicar and a score led by conductor Maurizio Benini.

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Cast & crew

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda Cast & Characters

Joyce DiDonato leads the cast as Mary Stuart, with Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth I and Matthew Polenzani as Robert, Earl of Leicester. Directed by Gary Halvorson and David McVicar; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Gary Halvorson and David McVicar

More films directed by Gary Halvorson and David McVicar, best-rated first: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni, The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours and The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Great Performances at the Met: Maria Stuarda” and “The Met: Live in HD - Maria Stuarda”.

Also known as
  • Great Performances at the Met: Maria Stuarda
  • The Met: Live in HD - Maria Stuarda
  • Maria Stuarda:The Metropolitan Opera: ENCORE

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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda runs 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

When was The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda released?

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda was released on January 19, 2013.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda was directed by Gary Halvorson and David McVicar.

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Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda stars Joyce DiDonato as Mary Stuart, Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth I and Matthew Polenzani as Robert, Earl of Leicester, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda have a post-credit scene?

No. The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda in?

The original language of The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda is Italian.

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