Verdi Macbeth

Macbeth was Giuseppe Verdis first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeares 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 Ronconis production is conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli who brings fresh color to Verdis score The cast headed by Renato Bruson and Mara Zampieri are strongly supported by a finetoned and adaptable chorus who ably meet the demands of Verdis great chorus opera