The ROH Live: Nabucco (2016)

Nabucco, King of Babylon, takes Jerusalem in his war with the Israelites – but his daughter Fenena loves the Israelite Ismaele. She releases their prisoners, leading her vengeful half-sister Abigaille to plot to take power. Nabucco declares himself a god and is struck by a bolt of lightning. Abigaille tricks the now feeble king into signing a death warrant for the Israelites, including Fenena and Ismaele. Nabucco prays to the God of Israel for forgiveness; his sanity is restored and he saves the prisoners from death. He converts himself and his people, while Abigaille commits suicide.

• Release Date: 2016-06-09
• Runtime: 2h 50min
• Production Company: Royal Opera House
• Production Country: United Kingdom
• Director: Daniele Abbado
• Writer: Luca Scarzella