Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: The MET Opera season continues with Ernani, one of the first operas of Giuseppe Verdi.
The story takes place in Spain, 1519. Don Juan of Aragon has lost his title and wealth during a civil war. Taking the name Ernani, he leads a band of outlaws in the mountains. He tells his men of his love for Elvira and his daring plan to rescue her from an impending forced marriage to her uncle, Don Ruy Gómez de Silva.
Elvira is visited by Don Carlo, the king of Spain. He declares his love but then tries to abduct her. Ernani bursts in. The men are about to duel when Silva comes into the room. He is shocked to discover Elvira with two strangers and threatens them both. The king dismisses Ernani, who is angry but leaves at Elvira’s urging, vowing revenge…
Starring Angela Meade, Marcello Giordani, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ferruccio Furlanetto.
Live streaming for all around the world by the MET Opera Live in HD, Saturday February 25th, find tickets in your location…
