Verdi Stiffelio (1993)

• 70%
• 1993
• José Carreras
• Catherine Malfitano
• Gregory Yurisich

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 reife 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, der minister, who discovers that his wife, Mina, has been unfaithful.