Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:00 pm
Performed at Teatro del Maggio Musicale, Florence
This production of Giuseppe Verdi’s tragedy La Forza del Destino is conducted by Zubin Mehta and designed by Ezio Frigerio. Violeta Urmana and Marcello Giordani give stunning performances in the roles of Donna Leonora and Don Alvaro, portraying the tragic love story between the two characters with the utmost vehemence.
Cast:
Duccio Dal Monte (Il Marchese di Calatrava)
Violeta Urmana (Donna Leonora)
Carlo Guelfi (Don Carlos di Vargas)
Marcello Giordani (Don Alvaro)
Julia Gertseva (Preziosilla)
Roberto Scandiuzzi (Padre Guardiano)
Bruno De Simone (Fra Melitone)
Antonella Trevisan (Curra)
Filippo Polinelli (Un Alcade)
Carlo Bosi (Mastro Trabuco)
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Production Team:
Design: Ezio Frigerio
Costumes: Franca Squarciapino
Scenery: Ezio Frigerio
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