Verdi: Macbeth

Overview

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.

Cast

Renato Bruson

Macbeth

Mara Zampieri

Lady Macbeth

James Morris

Banquo

Dennis O'Neill

Macduff

Sharon Sweet

Dama de Lady Macbeth

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David Griffith

Malcolm

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Goetz Rose

Duncano

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Claus Endisch

Fleanzio

Giuseppe Sinopoli

Conductor