The orchestra play with real panache and Nello Santi's conducting is intelligent and precise.

The costumes and sets suit the tone of the opera well, the lighting is not too dark and the video directing is excellent. Attila for me is one of Verdi's better early operas, I have a big soft spot for E Gettata La Mia Sorte, Attila is a very strongly-drawn character(in fact one of the stronger characters of any of any of Verdi's early operas alongside Abaigaille from Nabucco, Lady Macbeth from Macbeth and DeSilva from Ernani) and the story is compelling.

That said, this Attila is very, very good. My favourite production of Attila thus far is the 1991 production with Samuel Ramey and Cheryl Studer. Set in fifth century Italy, the story follows the notorious Hun's advance across Europe - and his subsequent downfall.'Īnd here's a review I found which I pretty much agree with.Ģ6 July 2011 | by TheLittleSongbird – See all my reviews 'Performed as part of the world-famous Arena di Verona festival, this memorable retelling of Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera features renowned Russian bass Evgeny Nesterenko in the title role, with supporting performances by bass Silvano Carroli as the Roman general Ezio and soprano Maria Chiara as the vengeful Odabella.

A very spectaular traditional production with good singing and acting-a nice way to see this opera! Between the local outings we've been taking, taking care of the garden and all the CNN news shows I haven't had much time for opera but today I finally got to watch Verdi's Attila for the first time c/o Netflix.

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