ROCKLAND — A new production of La Forza del Destino will be presented as a Metropolitan Opera Live-In-HD simulcast at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, March 9, at 12 p.m. An encore will be screened on Tuesday, March 19, at 12 p.m.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, with stellar soprano Lise Davidsen, following a string of recent Met triumphs, in her role debut as the noble Leonora. Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary world. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.

This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. The Met’s award-winning Live in HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. Met artists serve as hosts for the Live in HD series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams.

The Strand Theatre’s 2023-24 Live In HD season is generously supported by Camden Law.                                                               

This production is sung in Italian, with English subtitles. Running time is 4 hours 20 minutes, including two intermissions.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for scheduled shows, as well as one hour prior to each opera showtime. Ticket prices for the live broadcast are $30/Adults, $25/Strand Members, and $15/Students, including college students with ID. Tickets for the encore presentation are $25/Adults, $20/Strand Members, and $5/Students.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.