Stiffelio is considered "early Verdi" to musiclogists who classify things, but, in reality, it is a final transition between the maestro's earlier (but most enjoyable) works, and the mature craftsmanship of Rigoletto. Preceded by Luisa Miller (q.v.), there is more dramatic intensity and story line than in the earlier works. The plot centers around Stiffelio, a minister, who discovers that his wife, Mina, has been unfaithful.
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Stars: José Carreras, Catherine Malfitano, Gregory Yurisich, Gwynne Howell, Robin Leggate, Lynton Atkinson
Crew: Giuseppe Verdi (Compositors), Elijah Moshinsky (Director), Francesco Maria Piave (Writer), Revel Guest (Executive Producer)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Studio: Kultur Video
Runtime: 123 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 17, 1993
IMDb: 10