It's hard to imagine a better argument for the merits of La Forza del destino. As Leonora, Martina Arroyo solidifies her place as one of the greatest Verdi sopranos of her generation. The baritonal quality of Carlo Cossutta's tenor might suggest challenges with the stratospheric tessitura of Alvaro, yet he navigates the role with complete technical assurance. Piero Cappuccilli's Don Carlo strikes an ideal balance between the character's relentless thirst for revenge and his innate nobility. Nicolai Ghiaurov and Fernando Corena are well-paired as Guadagno and Melitone.