Verdi: Macbeth

Verdi: Macbeth 1987 Directed by Luca Ronconi , Brian Large Verdi Macbeth

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.

Country USA

Production Country Germany

Language English

Spoken Language Italian

Gnere Music

Production Companies Arthaus Musik , ArtHaus

Release Date 19 June 1987

149 mins