The Canadian Opera Company presents its first-ever production of Nabucco, a compelling opera that intertwines themes of ambition, love, and resilience. Soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams makes her debut as Abigaille, the complex daughter determined to seize her father’s throne. British baritone Roland Wood takes on the role of Nabucco, while rising stars Rihab Chaieb and Matthew Cairns portray Fenena and Ismaele. Conducted by Paolo Carignani, this grand opera features a cast of over 120 performers, promising a breathtaking spectacle.
Cast and Creative team for Nabucco at Canadian Opera Company
Cast
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Abigaille
Rihab Chaieb
Fenena
Matthew Cairns
Ismaele
Roland Wood
Nabucco
Simon Lim
Zaccaria
Charlotte Siegel
Anna
Wesley Harrison
Abdallo
Duncan Stenhouse
High Priest of Baal
Creative Team
Paolo Carignani
Conductor
Simone Luti
Assistant Conductor
Katherine M. Carter
Director
Marilyn Gronsdal
Assistant Director
Michael Yeargan
Set Designer
Jane Greenwood
Costume Designer
Mikael Kangas
Lighting Designer
Gillian Gallow
Design Coordinator
Siobhan Richardson
Fight and Intimacy Coordinator
Sandra Horst
Price Family Chorus Master
Stephanie Marrs
Stage Manager
Al Gadowsky
Assistant Stage Manager
Tamara Vuckovic
Assistant Stage Manager
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