Silvano Carroli Movies

Samuel Ramey gives a powerful performance as Attila in this thoughtful, handsomely mounted production of Verdi's classic opera, presented by the internationally famous La Scala opera company. The cast also includes Cheryl Studer as Odabella and features Giorgio Zancanaro, Kaludi Kaludov and Ernesto Gavazzi; Riccardo Muti conducts the orchestra. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Giuseppe Verdi was hired to pen the 1843 opera I Lombardi on the heels of Nabucco and on the basis of that earlier work's commercial and critical success. Set during the Crusades, the story of Lombardi opens with the rivalry of two brothers -- Arvino and Pagano -- who vie with one another for the love of Viclinda. Pagano attempts to kidnap Viclinda and commit a fratricide, extinguishing Arvino, but succeeds only in murdering his father in error; circumstances force him into exile in the Holy Land. Thus begins a complex and harrowing series of events that will ultimately lead to the reconciliation of both men, followed by the death of one. The Teatro Alla Scala mounted Verdi's opera in 1984; that production is now available in this home release. The cast includes the legendary tenor José Carreras as Volonte, Silvano Carroli as Pagano, and Ghena Dimitrova as Giselda. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Placido Domingo stars in this 1983 production of Giaccomo Puccini's opera about a romance blooming in the midst of the 1849 California Gold Rush. La Fanciulla Del West was staged by the Royal Opera House of Covernt Garden; the supporting cast includes Carol Neblett and Silvano Carroli. The opera was performed in the original Italian, but this video includes English language subtitles. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi