Karl Richter leads the musical forces in this performance of Handel's opera from the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires on September 21, 1968.
Cast
Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar): Norman Treigle
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt: Beverly Sills
Tolomeo, her brother, King of Egypt: Franz Crass
Cornelia, widow of Pompey: Maureen Forrester
Sesto, Cornelia's stepson: Peter Schreier
Achilla, Tolomeo's General: Angel Mattiello
Curio, a praetor, Caesar's General: Ricardo Yost
Nireno, Cleopatra's and Tolomeo's servant: Gui Gallardo
Teatro Colón Orchestra and Chorus
Link to my Norman Treigle playlist:
• Norman Treigle (1927-1975)
Link to my Maureen Forrester playlist:
• Maureen Forrester (1930-2010)