Verdi - Simon Boccanegra (Original 1857 Version)
$60.00
In Stock
add to cart
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi - Simon Boccanegra (Original 1857 Version)
German Enrique Alcantara, Eri Nakamura, William Thomas, Ivan Ayon-Rivas / The Halle, Opera North Chorus, Sir Mark Elder
[ Opera Rara / 2 CD Box Set ]
Release Date: Friday 21 March 2025
The original version of Simon Boccanegra, first performed in 1857, is a masterpiece of concision and spare vocal delivery, having many important differences from the later 1881 version, including one of Verdi's most innovative central finales.
Sir Mark Elder leads a star cast including Eri Nakimura as Amelia, Iván Ayón-Rivas as her lover Gabriele, William Thomas as Fiesco and the young Argentinian baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara in the title role.
