Leyla Gencer, a soprano, performs the role of Maria Boccanegra, Simon Boccanegra's daughter, who is known as Amelia Grimaldi.
Giuseppe Verdi is the composer of the opera Simon Boccanegra.
Simon Boccanegra is a melodramma (an Italian opera) in three acts with a prologue, with the libretto written by F. M. Piave.
The recording features the Chorus and Orchestra of the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), conducted by Gianandrea Gavazzeni.
Tito Gobbi, a baritone, performs the role of Simon Boccanegra, the first Doge of Genoa.
This recording of Simon Boccanegra is a live performance from Salzburg on August 15, 1961.
