Verdi Stiffelio 1993 Directed by Elijah Moshinsky
A Splendid and Satisfying Performance
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.
Production Country
United Kingdom
Production Company
Kultur Video
Release Date 17 July 1993
123 mins
Cast
José Carreras
Stiffelio
Catherine Malfitano
Lina
Gregory Yurisich
Stankar
Gwynne Howell
Jorg
Robin Leggate
Raffaele
Lynton Atkinson
Federico di Frengel
Adele Paxton
Dorotea
Edward Downes
Conductor