Verdi
La Forza del Destino
This legendary performance features a cast of Verdians that is among the greatest ever assembled for this opera. Zinka Milanov gives a passionate performance as Leonora, the aristocratic young woman in love with Don Alvaro, sung by the magnificent Richard Tucker. Leonard Warren is Don Carlo, Leonora’s brother, who mercilessly pursues the lovers after Alvaro accidentally kills his and Leonora’s father. Cesare Siepi as Padre Guardiano, Rosalind Elias as Preziosilla, and Fernando Corena as Fra Melitone complete the all-star lineup. Fritz Stiedry is on the podium.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Mar 17, 1956
Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Librettist
Francesco Maria Piave
Run Time
2 HRS 32 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus