Simon Boccanegra

Simon Boccanegra

The personal becomes political when public life and private life merge against the backdrop of socially embattled 14th century Genoa. Though not the best-known of Verdi's works, Simon Boccanegra has long been held in high esteem by opera lovers, and this recording can only help the cause. An historic 1951 recording comes to shining, remastered life.