Released:
1984-01-01

Overview:
This is a finely tuned opera with music by the Italian composer, Claudio Monteverdi, libretto by G. E. Busenello, and the fine voices of contralto Maria Ewing, baritone Dennis Bailey, and several other sub-leads is not to be missed and will be fully enjoyed. No lead tenor here and none needed. No soprano here as a lead and none needed. One of the joys of my watching and listening outside the opera hall. The story line is strong and the tale well carried out.

Director:
Peter Hall

Runtime:
2h 30min

Genre:
Music

• Cast:
• 
  Maria Ewing
  as
  Poppea
• 
  Dennis Bailey
  as
  Nero
• 
  Cynthia Clarey
  as
  Octavia
• 
  Robert Lloyd
  as
  Seneca
• 
  Elizabeth Gale
  as
  Drusilla