| 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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