About: This
masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance—its first
in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The all-star bel canto cast
features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who
squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role sung by Elizabeth
DeShong. Javier Camarena, Ildar Abdrazakov, and Ryan Speedo Green complete the
stellar cast.