Verdi's early Shakespearian drama

Par Oliver Brett, 11 janvier 2012

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Critique faite à Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney, le 20 septembre 2011

Verdi, Macbeth

Opera Australia

Opera Australia Orchestra

Opera Australia Chorus

Maurizio Barbacini, Direction

René Richard Cyr, Mise en scène

Peter Coleman-Wright, Macbeth

Elizabeth Whitehouse, Lady Macbeth

Rosario La Spina, Macduff

Daniel Sumegi, Banquo

Stephen Smith, Malcolm

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Oliver Brett

Oliver Brett is a professional organist, pianist, teacher and choral conductor. He held positions at King's College Cambridge, Westminster Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, and is currently Assistant Director of Music at St Mary's RC Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. He loves classical music of all genres.