Joan Sutherland, soprano ; Huguette Tourangeau, alto ; Luciano Pavarotti, tenor ; Sherrill Milnes, baritone ; Martti Talvela, bass ; with supporting soloists ; Ambrosian Opera Chorus ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Richard Bonynge, conductor
Opera in 3 acts.
Sung in Italian.
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo.
Compact discs.
Analog recording.
Program notes by William Weaver and synopsis by Quita Chavez in English with French and German translations, and libretto with English, French, and German translations (163 p. : ill.) inserted in container.