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Even so, Monteverdi's genius shines through. In many ways, this more modern approach helps the listener appreciate just how musically adventurous he was, and how, to a remarkable extent, many of the composers who followed him seem almost conservative by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe cast is especially notable for featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Bergonzi\u003c\/strong\u003e as Nerone. His tenor is both imposing and tender, making him a near-ideal interpreter of the role. \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Vitale\u003c\/strong\u003e is captivating in the title role, though one wishes the vocal writing afforded her more opportunities to display her silvery soprano. \u003cstrong\u003eOralia Domínguez\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Ottavia, commands the stage, particularly in her great final scene, which simmers with intensity and poised restraint. \u003cstrong\u003eRolando Panerai\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on the castrato role of Ottone with distinction, while \u003cstrong\u003eMario Petri\u003c\/strong\u003e brings stoic gravitas to the role of Seneca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Nerone – \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Bergonzi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Poppea – \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Vitale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ottone – \u003cstrong\u003eRolando Panerai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ottavia – \u003cstrong\u003eOralia Domínguez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Seneca – \u003cstrong\u003eMario Petri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Arnalta – \u003cstrong\u003eAnna Maria Canali\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      La Damigella – \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Vercelli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003chr\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eMilano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 2, 1954\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eNino Sanzogno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12379-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51971349872961,"sku":"12379-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":51971349905729,"sku":"MP3 12379-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":51971349938497,"sku":"FLAC 12379-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12379-2front.jpg?v=1783962759"},{"product_id":"verdi-la-forza-del-destino-malaspina-bergonzi-cappuccilli-giaiotti-peloso","title":"Verdi: La Forza del destino - Malaspina, Bergonzi, Cappuccilli, Giaiotti; Peloso. 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