Queen Elizabeth’s rule over her nation is ironclad, but a secret passion threatens to consume her. At court, the Earl of Essex faces whispers of treason amidst rumors about his relationship with the Queen. She must decide whether to sign his death warrant in an impossible choice between love and country.

Conductor: Gianfranco Masini

September 1979

“Il vero intesti:” Carlo Bini, Stefania Toczyska

“Va, va la morte sul capo ti pende”: Montserrat Caballé, Carlo Bini, Juan Pons

Beginning of Act 1, Scene 2

“L’amor suo mi fe’ beata”: Montserrat Caballé

Act 3 trio: Montserrat Caballé, Carlo Bini, Juan Pons

“Quel sangue versato”: Montserrat Caballé