An opera in three acts based on Shakespeare's tragedy
Libretto by Arturo Rossato Music by Riccardo Zandonai
(sung in Italian)
Other parts sung by Litiana Pellegrino , Egidio Casolari Jolanda Torriani , Maria Luisa Zeri
Chorus and Orchestra of Radiotelevisione Itahana. Milan
(Chorus-Master, Roberto Benaglio )
CONDUCTED BY ANGELO QUESTA
The action takes place in Verona and Mantua
Act 1
A small public square near the palace of the Capulets in Verona. Night