Opera in three acts by Verdi
Libretto by ANTONIO SOMMA ,, after SCRIBE (sung in Italian) (gramophone records)
Verdi's powerful opera of deception and intrigue contains two famous soprano roles and fine choruses which comment dramatically on the action.
ROBERT SHAW CHORUS
NBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by ARTURO TOSCANINI Act 1
9.5* Verdi and the Censorship
JULIAN BUDDEN talks about one of the severest problems which Verdi had to contend with in his middle career. Extracts from the composer's letters are read by KERRY FRANCIS
9.25* Un Ballo, Acts 2 and 3