Verdi : Stiffelio. Carreras, Malfitano, Yurisich, Downes / Discovering Verdi's Resurrected Gem: "Stiffelio" at the Royal Opera House 

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Summary:

Once regarded as Verdi's lost opera because of carly censorship and controversy, Stiffelio has now established its rightful place in Verdi's canon. In this 1993 recording from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, José Carreras, as the Protestant minister whose faith is shattered when he discovers his wife's adulterous liaison with a family friend, leads a fine cast that includes Catherine Malfitano, Gregory Yurisich, Gwynne Howell and Robin Leggate under the baton of Edward Downes. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

"Stiffelio," a potent drama set in 19th-century Austria, explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. The story revolves around Stiffelio, a Protestant minister, and his wife Lina. The couple's seemingly idyllic life is shattered when Stiffelio discovers evidence of Lina's infidelity. Torn between duty and personal anguish, Stiffelio grapples with moral dilemmas, ultimately leading to a powerful exploration of faith, forgiveness, and redemption.