Étienne Dupuis & Ewa Płonka Lead Washington National Opera’s ‘Macbeth’

By Francisco Salazar

The Washington National Opera is set to present a new production of “Macbeth.”

The new production will star Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis who makes his role debut as Macbeth and Polish-American soprano Ewa Płonka as Lady Macbeth. Australian-Chinese tenor Kang Wang will sing the role of Macduff and American bass Soloman Howard will take on the role of Banquo.

Brenna Corner will direct the new production with Evan Rogister conducting. The new production will feature costumes from a co-production of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Canadian Opera Company.

Dupuis is a baritone who has performed at the major theaters in the world such as the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, and Royal Opera House while Płonka has performed at the Teatro Real Madrid, Semperoper Dresden, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, and The Royal Opera House.

“Macbeth” will be showcased from Nov. 13 to 23, 2024 at the Opera House.

 

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