Ernani 1983
8.9 / 10
Ernani
Verdi's early masterpiece is based on a Victor Hugo play with a complicated plot concerning a young woman and the three men vying for her affections—her elderly uncle, a king destined to become Holy Roman Emperor, and a bandit who is actually an overthrown nobleman. Though there is plenty of action arising from the various passions and grudges scattered among these characters, the opera is best appreciated as a feast of beautiful and dramatic Italianate singing. With virtuosic roles for a quartet of principals, the opera delivers one feat of heroic vocalism after another.
Verdi's early masterpiece is based on a Victor Hugo play with a complicated plot concerning a young woman and the three men vying for her affections—her elderly uncle, a king destined to become Holy Roman Emperor, and a bandit who is actually an overthrown nobleman. Though there is plenty of action arising from the various passions and grudges scattered among these characters, the opera is best appreciated as a feast of beautiful and dramatic Italianate singing. With virtuosic roles for a quartet of principals, the opera delivers one feat of heroic vocalism after another.
Videos & Photos
All 0 Videos & 4 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Ernani
... Donna Elvira
... Don Carlos
... Don Ruy Gómez de Silva
... Don Riccardo
... Jago
Release Date:
Dec 17, 1983 (United States)
Run Time:
2hr 20`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Italian
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Ernani
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Director
Cast
... Ernani
... Donna Elvira
... Don Carlos
... Don Ruy Gómez de Silva
... Don Riccardo
... Jago
JK
Jean Kraft... Giovanna
... Orchestra
Produced By
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... General Manager
Videos & Photos of
Ernani
Photos ( 4 )
