I vespri Siciliani (1990)
The story revolves around a Sicilian rebellion against the French, fueled by themes of oppression, freedom, and the personal costs of conflict. The opera explores a love triangle, a troubled father-son relationship, and culminates in a bloody uprising during a wedding celebration.
Director: Christopher Swann
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Chris Merritt as Arrigo |
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Cheryl Studer as Elena |
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Giorgio Zancanaro as Guido De Monforte |
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Ferruccio Furlanetto as Procida |
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Enzo Capuano as Bethune |
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Francesco Musinu as Vaudemont |
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Riccardo Muti as Self - Conductor |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Eugène Scribe | Original Story |
| Writing | Charles Duveyrier | Original Story |
| Writing | Ettore Caimi | Writer |
| Sound | Riccardo Muti | Music Director |
| Directing | Christopher Swann | Director |
| Writing | Eugène Scribe | Lyricist |
| Directing | Pier Luigi Pizzi | Stage Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Pier Luigi Pizzi | Costume Designer |
| Art | Pier Luigi Pizzi | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Giovanna Buzzi | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Crew | Micha van Hoecke | Choreographer |
| Crew | Arnaldo Fusinato | Translator |