Edgar -- 2008

JOSÉ CURA performed “Edgar“ by Puccini at Teatro Regio Torino in 2008 For the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Puccini’s birth. World premiere recording with act IV JOSÉ CURA, “EDGAR“-- Giacomo Puccini in 2008 HISTORICAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL FOUR ACT VERSION “FIRST PERFORMANCE“ since its world premiere at Teatro alla Scala in Milan on 21 April 1889. NO ONE SUCCEEDS MORE THAN JOSÉ CURA IN EDGAR In Turin, no one succeeds more than José Cura with his erotic brute force in the title role of the stupid orphan boy. In the Puccini celebration year 2008 this performance stands out as a lonely jewel. —Die Welt Venue: Teatro Regio Torino, Turin, Italy Dates: 25, 27, 29, June and 1, 4, 6, July, 2008 Edgar - JOSÉ CURA Fidelia - Amarilli Nizza T