Macbeth

Plot Summary

Piero Cappuccilli and Shirley Verrett lead Verdi’s sombre masterpiece, drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Filmed for television at Teatro alla Scala in 1979, Claudio Abbado conductes a night to remember.

Top Cast

Piero Cappuccilli Macbeth

Shirley Verrett Lady Macbeth

Nicolai Ghiaurov Banco

Stefania Malagú Dama di Lady Macbeth

Veriano Luchetti Macduff, nobile scozzese