Shakespeare`s MACBETH proves itself to be perfectly suited to the opera genre in Verdi`s operatic adaptation of the great drama. The story of passion, family, power, and betrayal is one of high emotion and timeless themes, all of which Verdi`s music serves to accentuate. This 1987 production, directed by Luca Ronconi and conducted by Guiseppe Sinopoli, concentrates on the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and the witches, and brings new life to the music.