The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda

The story

Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. This Live in HD presentation of David McVicar’s acclaimed 2012 production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester, the man caught between the rival queens. Maurizio Benini conducts.

Cast & crew

Joyce DiDonatoMary Stuart

Elza van den HeeverQueen Elizabeth I

Matthew RoseLort Talbot

Joshua Hopkins

Joshua HopkinsLord Cecil

Matthew PolenzaniRobert, Earl of Leicester

Maria ZifchakHanna Kennedy

Maurizio BeniniSelf - Conductor