Overview

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.

Cast

Piero Cappuccilli, Shirley Verrett, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Stefania Malagú, Veriano Luchetti, Antonio Savastano, Giovanni Foiani, Carlo Meliciani

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What is "Macbeth" about?

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.

When was "Macbeth" released?

Macbeth was released in 1979.

Who stars in "Macbeth"?

The cast includes Piero Cappuccilli, Shirley Verrett, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Stefania Malagú.