Verdi Cornell MacNeil Joan Sutherland Renato Cioni Cesare Siepi, Fernando Corena, Coro E Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Roma, Nino Sanzogno - Rigoletto

Review by Alexandre Fernandes

The album Rigoletto by Verdi, featuring a star-studded cast including Cornell MacNeil, Joan Sutherland, Renato Cioni, Cesare Siepi, Fernando Corena, and the Coro E Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Roma, conducted by Nino Sanzogno, is a masterpiece of operatic performance.

The album features some of the most beloved arias and duets from Verdi's classic opera, including "La donna è mobile," "Questa o quella," and "Bella figlia dell'amore." MacNeil's performance as Rigoletto is particularly noteworthy, with his rich baritone voice bringing depth and nuance to the role.

Sutherland's portrayal of Gilda is equally impressive, with her soaring soprano voice conveying both the character's innocence and her inner strength. Cioni and Siepi also shine in their respective roles as the Duke of Mantua and Sparafucile, bringing a sense of drama and intensity to their performances.

The Coro E Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Roma, under the direction of Sanzogno, provide a lush and vibrant musical backdrop to the vocal performances, with the orchestra's stirring crescendos and delicate melodies perfectly complementing the singers' voices.

Summary by Alexandre Fernandes

Rigoletto by Verdi is a must-have for any fan of opera, showcasing some of the genre's greatest performers at the height of their powers.