Verdi Stiffelio 30 years old

A Splendid and Satisfying Performance

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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Verdi Stiffelio Cast

Name	Character
Gwynne Howell He was 55, now 85 years old	as Jorg
José Carreras He was 46, now 77 years old	as Stiffelio

Verdi Stiffelio Crew

Name	Department
Giuseppe Verdi as Compositors. He was 179 (87) years old when He died	Crew
Francesco Maria Piave as Writer. He was 183 (65) years old when He died	Writing
Elijah Moshinsky as Director. He was 47 (now 78) years old	Directing