The ROH Live: Nabucco
Nabucco, King of Babylon, takes Jerusalem in his war with the Israelites – but his daughter Fenena loves the Israelite Ismaele. She releases their prisoners, leading her vengeful half-sister Abigaille to plot to take power. Nabucco declares himself a god and is struck by a bolt of lightning. Abigaille tricks the now feeble king into signing a death warrant for the Israelites, including Fenena and Ismaele. Nabucco prays to the God of Israel for forgiveness; his sanity is restored and he saves the prisoners from death. He converts himself and his people, while Abigaille commits suicide.
- Zhanri: Music, Drama
- Studio: Royal Opera House
- Fjalen: opera, verdi, roh
- Cast: Maurizio Benini, Plácido Domingo, John Relyea, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Leonardo Capalbo, Jamie Barton
