Opera (dramma lirico) in 4 acts
Libretto: Temistocle Solera [Based: the biblical story]
First performance: March 9, 1842, Teatro alla Scala, Milan
Zaccaria: Bruce Martin
Fenena: Rosemary Gunn
Anna: Jeannie Kelso
Ismaele: Anson Austin
Abigaille: Elizabeth Connell
Nabucco: Jonathan Summers
The High Priest of Baal: John Brunato
Abdallo: Christopher Dawes
Verdi's Nabucco confronts the monumental themes of religious difference and nationhood that are so apposite today.
Famous for its deeply moving choruses, Nabucco is a unique showcase for Opera Australia's magnificent chorus.
Reviews
'Jonathan Summers... was in wonderful voice and gave a performance of rich intensity and dramatic power.'
---The Australian
'The Hebrews' choral lament, Va Pensiero, perhaps Verdi's most famous piece was given thrilling voice by The Australian Opera Chorus.'
---The Australian
RELEASED: 01/01/2008 |
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