Verdi: Jérusalem

For Verdi lovers, the Festival Verdi in Parma is the place to be, especially for rare Verdi stagings such as Jérusalem. The opulent staging by Hugo de Ana, also responsible for the grandiose set design and gorgeous costumes, is “overwhelming with its phenomenal illusionist effects and breathtaking desert scenes” (klassik-begeistert.de). Star tenor Ramon Vargas sings Gaston and Annick Massis his lover Hélène. Pablo Galvez impresses as Count of Toulouse, whose brother Roger is excellently sung by Michele Pertusi. Under the baton of Daniele Callegari, the Chorus of the Teatro Regio di Parma gives an outstanding performance. (Cat. No.: A 000 50065)