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This is one of Michieletto's simplest stagings yet, the imagery used to a minimum to allow for focus on the psychological core.

Muti unlocks the immense dramatic potential of Verdi's revolutionary score, providing a wealth of colour and detail capable of conjuring mysterious Shakespearean worlds with no need for staging.

Marco Tullio Giordana's new production at the Maggio Musicale may be static, but musically there's much to enjoy in this rare slice of middle-period Verdi.

Muti's reading of the score is extraordinary, both for its sophistication and originality.

A zinging account of Verdi's score, making up for Daniele Abbado's nondescript production. 

Dass es nicht immer einer Inszenierung bedarf zeigte die konzertante Aufführung von Verdis Ernani unter leidenschaftlichem Dirigat von Riccardo Muti.