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.

Renato Bruson
Macbeth

Mara Zampieri
Lady Macbeth

James Morris
Banquo

Dennis O'Neill
Macduff

Sharon Sweet
Dama de Lady Macbeth
David Griffith
Malcolm
Goetz Rose
Duncano
Claus Endisch
Fleanzio

Giuseppe Sinopoli
Conductor

Adolphe Appia Visionary of Invisible
Adolphe Appia Visionary of Invisible

Royal Opera House: Carmen
Royal Opera House: Carmen

Aida - San Francisco Opera
Aida - San Francisco Opera

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni

The Metropolitan Opera: Manon
The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute
The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute

The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina
The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina

Abesalom and Eteri
Abesalom and Eteri

Madama Butterfly
Madama Butterfly

Salome
Salome

Médée
Médée

Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser
Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser