La forza del destino / [music by] Giuseppe Verdi ; production, John Dexter ; producer, Samuel J. Paul III ; directed by Kirk Browning.



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Opera in three acts. At head of title: The Metropolitan Opera. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, after the play Don Alvaro o la fuerza del sin by Angel de Saavedra, Duke of Rivas. Previously released on videocassette by Pioneer Artists in 1986 (PA-88-227). Originally broadcast by PBS on October 31, 1984 in the Live from the Met series. Introduction and synopsis (1 folded sheet ([6] p.) : ill. ; 19 cm.) inserted in container. Videorecording of the March 24, 1984 performance at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center, New York City. Camera, Juan Barrera ... [et al.] ; choreographer, Donald Mahler. Leontyne Price (Leonora) ; Isola Jones (Preziosilla) ; Giuseppe Giacomini (Don Alvaro) ; Leo Nucci (Don Carlo) ; Enrico Fissore (Fra Melitone) ; Bonaldo Giaiotti (Padre Guardiano) ; Richard Vernon (Marquis of Calatrava) ; Diane Kesling (Curra) ; Anthony Laciura (Trabuco) ; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus ; James Levine, conductor. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Title
La forza del destino / [music by] Giuseppe Verdi ; production, John Dexter ; producer, Samuel J. Paul III ; directed by Kirk Browning.
Artist
Dexter, John, 1925-1990. Production.
Subjects
Language
Italian, English
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
The story of two lovers who are separated, then pursued by her brother who is convinced that they are responsible for her father's death. This tragic story of love, honor and vengence is based on the premise that fate is inexorable, that there is no free choice.
Year
2000
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