Opera in 4 acts.
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave & Andrea Maffei, based on Shakespeare's play.
"Due to the poor quality of the original recording, the performance on these discs is marred by distortion, pre- and post- echo and some drop-outs ... it is released because of its importance as a document of the career of Maria Callas"--Container.
Additional issue nos. on container: CMS 7 64944 2; USA: CDMB 64944.
Compact discs.
Program notes by J.B. Steane & synopsis in English, French & German, & libretto with English translations, laid in container.
Recorded from a live performance of Dec. 7, 1952 at La Scala, Milan.