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 con... more »centrated 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.Duncan, King of Scotland GOETZ ROSE
Malcolm, son of Duncan DAVID GRIFFITH
Macbeth, a general RENATO BRUSON
Lady Macbeth MARA ZAMPIERI
Banquo, a general JAMES MORRIS
Fleance, son of Banquo CLAUS ENDISCH
Macduff, a Scottish nobleman DENNIS O'NEILL
Lady-in-Waiting to Lady Macbeth SHARON SWEE
Doctor JOSEF BECKER
Macbeth's servant KLAUS LANG
Murderer LEOPOLD CLAM
Apparitions SHARON SWEET, PAUL WOLFRUMCHORUS AND ORCHESTRA OF THE DEUTSCHE OPER BERLIN« less