Part of Tutto Verdi series - Macbeth (2006) Parma. Macbeth is one of the most multi-layered, profound and demanding roles that Verdi ever wrote for a baritone and the Italian singer Leo Nucci is arguably the most distinguished in his field. The role has repeatedly brought him lasting success and he enacts it with an intensity that only the very experienced stage personality can muster. French singer Sylvie Valayre is known for her versatile interpretations of spinto and dramatic coloratura soprano parts, especially for particularly gruelling roles like Lady Macbeth. Supported by Italian bass Enrico Iori as Banco and tenor Roberto Iuliano as Macduff, they make up a wonderful cast under the baton of Bruno Bartoletti, musical director of the Teatro Regio di Parma.
Andrea Bevilacqua, Liliana Cavani
Director
Leo Nucci
Macbeth
Enrico Iori
Banco
Sylvie Valayre
Lady Macbeth
Tiziana Tramonti
Dama di Lady Macbeth
Roberto Iuliano
Macduff
Nicola Pascoli
Malcolm
Enrico Turco
Il medico
Davide Ronzoni
L'araldo
Riccardo Di Stefano
Un domestico
Norris Borgogelli
Il sicario
Bruno Bartoletti
Conductor
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