Rossini: La Donna del Lago (2015)
Rossini's Scottish Masterpiece Masterfully Done
An all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake. Joyce DiDonato is Elena, the title heroine, who is being pursued by not one, but two tenors—setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flórez is King James V of Scotland, disguised as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings his political enemy, and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating matters is the fact that Elena herself loves Malcolm, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that she is the daughter of Duglas (Oren Gradus), another of the king’s political adversaries. Paul Curran’s atmospheric production is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Cast
- Juan Diego Flórez - Giacomo V
- Joyce DiDonato - Elena
- John Osborn - Rodrigo di Dhu
- Daniela Barcellona - Malcolm Groeme
- Oren Gradus - Douglas d'Angus
- Olga Makarina - Albina
- Eduardo Valdes - Serano
- Gregory Schmidt - Bertram
- Michele Mariotti - Self - Conductor
- Patricia Racette - Self - Host
Screenplay
- Walter Scott (Original Story)
- Abdrea Leone Tottola
Keywords
opera, italian opera
Trailer
Rossini: La Donna del Lago TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Rossini: La Donna del Lago about?
- An all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake. Joyce DiDonato is Elena, the title heroine, who is being pursued by not one, but two tenors—setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flórez is King James V of Scotland, disguised as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings his political enemy, and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating matters is the fact that Elena herself loves Malcolm, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that she is the daughter of Duglas (Oren Gradus), another of the king’s political adversaries. Paul Curran’s atmospheric production is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
- Who directed Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago was directed by Paul Curran, Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago stars Juan Diego Flórez, Joyce DiDonato, John Osborn, Daniela Barcellona, Oren Gradus, Olga Makarina.
- How long is Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago is a Music film.
- Where was Rossini: La Donna del Lago produced?
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago was produced in United States of America.