National Theatre Live: Macbeth Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.00/10 from 422 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Macbeth
Title in Italiano:

Macbeth
Title in Português:

Macbeth

Synopsis

As Macbeth rides home from battle, three witches stop him. They tell him that he will soon rise in power, first becoming Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland. King Duncan has just pronounced Macbeth Thane of Cawdor, and Macbeth realizes the witches were telling the truth.

Macbeth's wife convinces him to kill Duncan when he stays with them and Macbeth does. He blames Duncan's guards for the murder and kills them before they can speak. Duncan's sons flee the country, Malcolm to England and Donalbain to Ireland.

Macbeth rules like a tyrant, and kills anyone in his way, including Macduff's family when he can't find Macduff. Macduff goes to England where Malcolm, with the help of the English King is preparing to overthrow Macbeth. Lady Macbeth has gone insane from the guilt of killing King Duncan, and in the end commits suicide.

Macbeth fights to the bitter end and is killed by Macduff.

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National Theatre Live: Macbeth
Scotland
Kings and Queens and Vagabonds

User reviews

Brian Scott
4/10

I found the choice of instrumentation in the soundtrack to be distracting and out of place, taking away from the immersive experience of the play. The jarring mix of modern and classical elements did not blend well together, creating a disjointed and confusing atmosphere that detracted from the overall storytelling.

Deborah Phillips
7/10

The powerful crescendos during Macbeth's tyrannical reign effectively portrayed the escalating tension and brutality of his rule.

Daniel Adams
8/10

The somber and mournful tones in the soundtrack beautifully underscored the tragic consequences of Macbeth's unchecked ambition.

Brian Adams
8/10

The use of eerie and suspenseful music during Macbeth's encounters with the three witches added a chilling and mystical dimension to the story.

Mary Wright
7/10

The dynamic and varied instrumentation brought different layers of complexity to the emotional journey of the characters in the play.

Susan Gonzalez
7/10

The emotional depth conveyed through the music during Lady Macbeth's descent into madness was truly captivating and evocative.

Linda Taylor
9/10

The use of haunting melodies and powerful orchestration adds depth and emotion to the storyline, creating a powerful connection between the audience and the characters on stage.

Ronald Thompson
8/10

The seamless integration of the music with the narrative enhanced the overall theatrical experience and heightened the emotional impact of key scenes.

Karen Johnson
8/10

The skillful composition of the soundtrack effectively mirrored the psychological turmoil and moral decay of the characters as the story unfolded.

Patricia Baker
5/10

However, at times the music feels overpowering and distracting, taking away from the emotional depth of the characters' struggles. It would have been more impactful if the soundtrack had allowed for more moments of silence or subtle melodies to let the actors' performances shine through.