Verdi: Macbeth (1987)
Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work. Verdi took great pains with this opera, displaying special enthusiasm for it as he concentrated on the main characters of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth and the witches. This recording of Luca Ronconi's production is conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli, who brings fresh color to Verdi's score. The cast, headed by Renato Bruson and Mara Zampieri, are strongly supported by a fine-toned and adaptable chorus who ably meet the demands of Verdi's great "chorus opera.
Directors: Brian Large, Luca Ronconi.
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Renato Bruson as Macbeth |
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Mara Zampieri as Lady Macbeth |
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James Morris as Banquo |
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Dennis O'Neill as Macduff |
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Sharon Sweet as Dama de Lady Macbeth |
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David Griffith as Malcolm |
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Goetz Rose as Duncano |
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Claus Endisch as Fleanzio |
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Giuseppe Sinopoli as Conductor |
| Writing | Francesco Maria Piave | Writer |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Original Story |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Directing | Luca Ronconi | Director |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
