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.

• Release date
• July 17, 1993
• Runtime
• 123 min
• Director
• Elijah Moshinsky

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