The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor (2011)
The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers and sopranos alike. Yet with the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay in the title role, Lucia's plight and descent into madness take on another dimension. Joseph Calleja is an ardent Edgardo, the man she loves but is not allowed to marry. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia.
Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: March 19, 2011
Cast
- Natalie Dessay - Lucia
- Joseph Calleja - Edgardo
- Ludovic Tézier - Enrico
- Kwangchul Youn - Raimondo
- Renée Fleming - Self - Host
- Philip Webb - Normanno
- Theodora Hanslowe - Alisa
- Matthew Plenk - Arturo
Screenplay
- Salvadore Cammarano (Lyricist)
- Walter Scott (Novel)
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor about?
- The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers and sopranos alike. Yet with the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay in the title role, Lucia's plight and descent into madness take on another dimension. Joseph Calleja is an ardent Edgardo, the man she loves but is not allowed to marry. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor stars Natalie Dessay, Joseph Calleja, Ludovic Tézier, Kwangchul Youn, Renée Fleming, Philip Webb.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor is a Music, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor was produced in United States of America.