Gruberova is in her element in this sensitively modernised Christoph Loy production from the Bavarian State Opera (2005), particularly as the Virgin Queen becomes demented with grief and guilt at her condemnation of Roberto in the blistering mad-scene which closes the opera.
General Note
Tragedia lirica in three acts.
Title from disc label.
Libretto based on Elisabeth d'Angleterre by FranÃœois Andelot.
Program notes, synopsis, chapter list, and credits, all in English (12 p.) inserted in container.
Bonus features: making of Munich's Roberto Devereux; discography Gruberova; trailer.