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Ildar Abdrazakov as Attila in the Met Opera production (Met Opera)
Riccardo Muti makes his debut at the Metropolitan Opera, conducting the company's premiere production of Verdi's early opera Attila. The maestro, 68, is known for his command of Italian opera, and is a particular champion of this 1846 rarity. Attila tells the story of the ruthless 5th-century Hun (played by Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov) who falls for a beautiful woman (Odabella, played by soprano Violeta Urmana); rejects overtures from the Roman general Ezio; and eventually meets a violent end. The stage design, sets and costumes have met mixed reviews from critics but few, if any, have disputed the conducting and vocal talents on display here.
Verdi's Attila - Cast and Credits:
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Odabella: Violeta Urmana
Foresto: Ramón Vargas
Ezio: Carlos Alvarez
Attila: Ildar Abdrazakov
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