Verdi Stiffelio (1993)
Stiffelio is considered "early Verdi" to musiclogists who classify things, but, in reality, it is a final transition between the maestro's earlier (but most enjoyable) works, and the mature craftsmanship of Rigoletto. Preceded by Luisa Miller (q.v.), there is more dramatic intensity and story line than in the earlier works. The plot centers around Stiffelio, a minister, who discovers that his wife, Mina, has been unfaithful.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
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José Carreras as Stiffelio |
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Catherine Malfitano as Lina |
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Gregory Yurisich as Stankar |
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Gwynne Howell as Jorg |
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Robin Leggate as Raffaele |
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Lynton Atkinson as Federico di Frengel |
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Adele Paxton as Dorotea |
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Edward Downes as Conductor |
| Crew | Giuseppe Verdi | Compositors |
| Directing | Elijah Moshinsky | Director |
| Writing | Francesco Maria Piave | Writer |
| Production | Revel Guest | Executive Producer |
