Giuseppe Verdi 's biblical opera is reinterpreted in this new production by the Welsh
National Opera, now in its 50th anniversary season. Conducted by Carlo Rizzi , the opera tells the story of the struggle and subjugation of the Judaean people, who are caught in the crossfire of two warringempires -
Egypt and Babylon. Controversially, this version also takes into account
20th-century history, with references to the Holocaust and war in Bosnia.
Nabucco is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Introduced by Rabbi Hugo Gryn. See today's choices.
Directors Tim Albery and Hilary Boulding