Riccardo Muti, Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala - Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani (2004/1989)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.25 Gb (DVD9) | 211 min
Classical | Opus Arte | Sub.: English
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.25 Gb (DVD9) | 211 min
Classical | Opus Arte | Sub.: English
Verdi's 1855 Paris opera which followed Rigoletto, Il trovatore and La Traviata is treated to a performance of blazing energy and intimate refinement with a superb cast which includes Cheryl Studer and Chris Merritt. The rarely-seen third act ballet is included complete, with the internationally-acclaimed dancers Carla Fracci and Wayne Eagling.
Cast:
Guido di Monforte - Giorgio Zancanaro
Il sire di Bethune - Enzo Capuano
Arrigo - Chris Merritt
La duchessa Elena - Cheryl Studer
Il conte di Vaudemont - Francesco Musinu
Giovanni da Procida - Ferruccio Furlanetto
Ninetta - Gloria Banditelli
Tebaldo - Paolo Barbacini
Roberto - Marco Chingarli
Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala
Conductor - Riccardo Muti