Bernard Clarke presents the first of a series of operas from the San Francisco Opera – Verdi’s Luisa Miller
A father’s betrayal. A daughter’s sacrifice. Longing only for love, a brave young woman sacrifices her own happiness in a desperate attempt to save her father’s life. Revered for its masterful depiction of intimate emotions, Verdi’s swiftly moving tragedy explores the forbidden passion between a peasant girl and a nobleman and the plotting of two ruthless men determined to tear them apart. This production was recorded at the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco and features Leah Crocetto in the title role, tenor Michael Fabiano is Rodolfo, baritone Vitaliy Bilyy is the Miller, bass-baritone Daniel Sumegi sings Count Walter, Mezzo Ekaterina Semenchuk is Federica, bass Andrea Silvestrelli is Wurm, soprano Jacqueline Piccolino is Laura, tenor Christopher Jackson is a Peasant, and the San Francisco Opera Chorus and Orchestra is conducted by Nicola Luisotti
RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 20th May, 7pm-10pm