Polenzani and Ildebrando d'Arcangelo - and the Chorus and Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rom turn Rossini's "Stabat mater" into a celebration of "Italian-ness" in their first appearance at the Salzburg Festival.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anna NetrebkoSoprano | Soprano |
 Marianna PizzolatoMezzo-soprano | Mezzo-soprano |
 Matthew PolenzaniTenor | Tenor |
 Ildebrando d'ArcangeloBass | Bass |
 Antonio PappanoConductor | Conductor |