Somber, dark, but with scenes of phenomenal excitement—that’s Verdi’s Simon Boccanagre (premiered in 1857, revised in 1881). Singing the title role is Luca Salsi, a very promising candidate for the mantle of Verdi baritone of his generation. —M.G.
Simon Boccanegra, by Giuseppi Verdi
Salzburg Festival
Hofstallgasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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