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Macbeth

Synopsis
A recording of Verdi’s Macbeth recorded live at La Scala, Milan in 1952. Maria Callas sings the role of Lady Macbeth and Enzo Mascherini is Macbeth. The Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by Victor de Sabata,
Language
Italian (Standard)
Country
Italy
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1998
Recording date
7 Dec 1952
Duration
139 mins

Credits

Writer
Arrigo Boito
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast
Enzo MascheriniMacbeth
Maria CallasLady Macbeth
Gino PennoMacduff
Lucian Delia PergolaMalcolm
Italo TajoBanquo
Angelo VercelliLady in waiting (Gentlewoman)
Dario CaselliDoctor of Physic
Ivo VincoHerald (Messenger)
Mario TommasiniMurderer

Additional Details

Theatre
La Scala, Milan
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Released on CD by EMI Classics in 1998.

Production Company

Name

EMI Records

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Distributor

Name

EMI Classics

Online Retailer

Name

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Email
shop@roh.org.uk
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Phone
=44 (0) 20 7212 9331

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