Verdi - Attila: “Mente gonfiarsi l’anima“ (Ildar Abdrazakov)

From the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Click here to watch other Operas by Giuseppe Verdi: Subscribe to EuroArts: Based on Friedrich Werner’s “Attila, King of the Huns“, Giuseppe Verdi’s powerful and atmospheric opera “Attila“ puts the spotlight on celebrated Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role and Anna Markarova as Odabella. Set in the mid-5th century Attila focuses on the collapse of the Roman Empire and is a dramatic reflection on freedom, courage and hope. CAST Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev - conductor Arturo Gama - stage director Ildar Abdrazakov - Attila, King of the Huns Vladislav Sulimsky Ezio - a Roman General Anna Markarova - Odabella, daughter of the Lord of Aquileia Sergei Skorokhodov Foresto - a Knight of Aquileia Mikhail Makarov Uldino - Attila’s slave Timur Abdikeyev Leone - an old Roman © 2012, Licensed by EuroArts Music