Verdi Stiffelio

A Splendid and Satisfying Performance

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.

Cast

José Carreras

Stiffelio

Catherine Malfitano

Lina

G

Gregory Yurisich

Stankar

G

Gwynne Howell

Jorg

Robin Leggate

Raffaele

L

Lynton Atkinson

Federico di Frengel

A

Adele Paxton

Dorotea

Edward Downes

Conductor