John Copley's enduring production of one of the most famously melodious and popular of all operas is a classic of the Royal Opera repertory. With historically accurate designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman and an excellent cast headed by Hibla Gerzmava and Teodor Ilincai, this 2009 revival, in which conductor Andris Nelsons makes a distinguished Royal Opera House debut, does full justice to Puccini's masterpiece. Recorded 2009.
Inna Dukach
Teodor Ilincai
Gabriele Viviani
Hilva Gerzmava
Jacques Imbrailo
Kostas Smoriginas
Donald Maxwell
Jeremy White
Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Andris Nelsons