Verdi Stiffelio

Overview

Stiffelio is considered "early Verdi" to musiclogists who classify things, but, in reality, it is a final transition between the maestro's earlier (but most enjoyable) works, and the mature craftsmanship of Rigoletto. Preceded by Luisa Miller (q.v.), there is more dramatic intensity and story line than in the earlier works. The plot centers around Stiffelio, a minister, who discovers that his wife, Mina, has been unfaithful.

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Cast

José Carreras

Stiffelio

Catherine Malfitano

Lina

Gregory Yurisich

Stankar

Gwynne Howell

Jorg

Robin Leggate

Raffaele

Lynton Atkinson

Federico di Frengel

Adele Paxton

Dorotea

Edward Downes

Conductor