Power struggles among rival families in 14th-century Genoa, a story of tragic love, a young girl gone missing… Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra combines the perfect ingredients for gripping dramatic opera with a strong political message. On the stage of the Salzburg Festival, this sharp critique of power set to music is brought to life by the voices of Luca Salsi, Marina Rebeka, René Pape, Charles Castronovo, and others, who join the exceptional Valery Gergiev for a captivating performance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Luca SalsiSimon Boccanegra | Simon Boccanegra |
| MMarina RebekaAmelia Grimaldi | Amelia Grimaldi |
 René PapeJacopo Fiesco | Jacopo Fiesco |
 Charles CastronovoGabriele Adorno | Gabriele Adorno |
| AAndré HeyboerPaolo Albiani | Paolo Albiani |
| AAntonio Di MatteoPietro | Pietro |
| LLong LongHauptmann | Hauptmann |