Monteverdi - L'Incoronazione Di Poppea (1984)
This is a finely tuned opera with music by the Italian composer, Claudio Monteverdi, libretto by G. E. Busenello, and the fine voices of contralto Maria Ewing, baritone Dennis Bailey, and several other sub-leads is not to be missed and will be fully enjoyed. No lead tenor here and none needed. No soprano here as a lead and none needed. One of the joys of my watching and listening outside the opera hall. The story line is strong and the tale well carried out.
Director: Peter Hall
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Maria Ewing as Poppea |
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Dennis Bailey as Nero |
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Cynthia Clarey as Octavia |
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Robert Lloyd as Seneca |
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Elizabeth Gale as Drusilla |
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Dale Duesing as Ottone |
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Raymond Leppard as Conductor |
| Directing | Peter Hall | Director |
| Art | John Bury | Decorator |
| Crew | Claudio Monteverdi | Compositor |
