Plácido Domingo takes on the role of the tragic Francesco Foscari, Doge of Venice, in Verdi's potent and dramatic opera of family loyalties and political intrigue. Thaddeus Strassberger's powerful setting explores the corruption lurking beneath the opulent display of the Venetian court, with spectacular sets and stunning Renaissance-style costumes designed by Kevin Knight and Mattie Ullrich. Tenor Francesco Meli sings Francesco Foscari's son Jacopo, unjustly accused of treason and forced to appeal to his father's mercy, with soprano Maria Agresta as Jacopo's courageous wife Lucrezia, determined to free him at any cost. Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, conducts one of Verdi's most striking early scores. Press Reviews
"Domingo ... is, unquestionably, rather fine in it. There's strong conducting from Antonio Pappano, and the dark-hued score, all sombre brass and low strings, is excitingly played. " (The Guardian ★★★)

"Antonio Pappano's handling of the score is wonderfully sympathetic." (The Evening Standard ★★★)
"Domingo's portrayal is masterly" (The Daily Express ★★★) Cast
Plácido Domingo (Francesco Foscari)
Franceso Meli (Jacopo Foscari)
Maurizio Muraro (Jacopo Loredano)
Maria Agresta (Lucrezia Contarini)
Samuel Sakker (Barbarigo)
Rachel Kelly (Pisana)
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Antonio Pappano

Production
Company: The Royal Opera
Stage Director: Thaddeus Strassberger
Television Director: Jonathan Haswell
Designer: Kevin Knight
Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OABD7197D
Date of Performance: 2014
Running Time: 122 minutes
Sound: LPCM 2.0 & DTS 5.1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/JP/KO
Label: Opus Arte, ISBN13: B01DEANUVS ISBN10: B01DEANUVS Material Type: blu_ray