Puccini: La Rondine (opera In 3 Acts)

Cast: Teresa Stratas, Anastasios Vrenios, Cornelis Opthof
Conductor / Orchestra: Brian Priestman / CBC Orchestra

Giacomo Puccini - La Rondine (Opera in 3 Acts)

The legendary Canadian soprano Teresa Stratas stars in this lavish television production. The delightful and witty English translation - performed with impeccable diction by a cast of first-rate singing actors - makes this a perfect introduction to opera for fans of musical theater, and enhances the enjoyment of this bittersweet comedy for veteran opera lovers as well. The supporting cast includes Anastasios Vrenios as Ruggero, Barbara Shuttleworth as Lisette, and John Walker as Prunier; CBC Orchestra and Chorus / Brian Priestman, conductor. Produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 1971. Color, 85 minutes.

Price: $49.98