Released:
1987-06-19

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.

Directors:
Luca Ronconi, Brian Large

Runtime:
2h 29min

Genre:
Music

• Cast:
• 
  Renato Bruson
  as
  Macbeth
• 
  Mara Zampieri
  as
  Lady Macbeth
• 
  James Morris
  as
  Banquo
• 
  Dennis O'Neill
  as
  Macduff
• 
  Sharon Sweet
  as
  Dama de Lady Macbeth