Nicolai Gedda proves once again that there was no style he couldn't master, bringing elegance and vocal poise to the role of Riccardo. Lilian Molnar Talajic's gleaming soprano is ideally suited to Amelia, pairing lyrical beauty with dramatic heft. Sherrill Milnes, heard here at the height of his powers, reaffirms his status as a Verdi baritone for the ages, commanding the role of Renato with his signature blend of vocal authority and expressive nuance.