This August, Belarusian baritone Vladislav Sulimsky returns to the Salzburg Festival, reprising his acclaimed portrayal of the title role in Verdi’s Macbeth. The production, directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski and conducted by Philippe Jordan, will be presented at the Großes Festspielhaus as one of the key highlights of the 2025 festival season.
Sulimsky’s Macbeth, first seen in Salzburg in 2023, was widely praised for its vocal authority and psychological complexity. Critics lauded his performance as “a masterclass in vocal tragedy” with his portrayal charting Macbeth’s descent from ambition to madness with chilling precision and dramatic depth.
A leading Verdi baritone on the international stage, Sulimsky is known for combining lyrical elegance with fierce dramatic conviction. His return to this role at Salzburg promises a performance of intensity, nuance, and vocal brilliance.
Sulimsky’s Macbeth, first seen in Salzburg in 2023, was widely praised for its vocal authority and psychological complexity. Critics lauded his performance as “a masterclass in vocal tragedy” with his portrayal charting Macbeth’s descent from ambition to madness with chilling precision and dramatic depth.
A leading Verdi baritone on the international stage, Sulimsky is known for combining lyrical elegance with fierce dramatic conviction. His return to this role at Salzburg promises a performance of intensity, nuance, and vocal brilliance.