Ernani (1983)

Verdi's early masterpiece is based on a Victor Hugo play with a complicated plot concerning a young woman and the three men vying for her affections—her elderly uncle, a king destined to become Holy Roman Emperor, and a bandit who is actually an overthrown nobleman. Though there is plenty of action arising from the various passions and grudges scattered among these characters, the opera is best appreciated as a feast of beautiful and dramatic Italianate singing. With virtuosic roles for a quartet of principals, the opera delivers one feat of heroic vocalism after another.

Directing:
  • Kirk Browning
  • Pier Luigi Samaritani

Stars:
Release Date: 1983-12-17
  • Country: US
  • Language: Italiano
  • Runtime: 140
Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavar...
Ernani
Sherrill Milnes
Sherrill Miln...
Don Carlos
Leona Mitchell
Leona Mitchel...
Donna Elvira
Ruggero Raimondi
Ruggero Raimo...
Don Ruy Gómez de Silva
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