01 Jan 2002
Beatrice di Tenda
Live performance from the Zurich Opera House, January 2002.
Un Ballo in Maschera
Live from the Metropolitan Opera, 14 February 1980. This version takes place in Boston rather than Sweden.
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Louis Quilico Renato
Katia Ricciarelli Amelia, Renato's wife
William Wildermann Samuel
Judith Blegen Oscar
Julien Robbins Tom
Bianca Berini Ulrica
Luciano Pavarotti Riccardo, Count of Warwick and Governor of Boston
Charles Anthony A Judge
John Darrencamp Silvano
Paul Franke A servant of Amelia
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