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Composer of the Week: Verdi

BBC Radio 3
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Donald Macleod introduces two operas that launched Verdi firmly into the international arena.
Macbeth, Act 1 (conclusion)
Ambrosian Opera Chorus, New
Philharmonia Orchestra/Riccardo Muti Rigoletto , Act
Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna
Philharmonic, conductor Carlo Maria Giulini Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Introduces:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Muti Rigoletto
Conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini
Macbeth:
Sherrill Milnes(baritone)
Lady Macbeth:
Florenza Cossotto(mezzo)
Banquo:
Ruggero Raimondl(bass)
Macduff:
Jose Carreras(tenor)
Rigoletto:
Plero Cappuccllll(baritone)
Gilda:
Meana Cotrubas(soprano)
The Duke Placido:
Domingo(tenor)
Sparafucile:
Nlcolal Ghlaurov(bass)
Maddalena:
Elena Obraztsova(mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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