La Donna del Lago (1992)
Based on a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott and set against the backdrop of feudal Scotland, "La Donna del Lago" is one of Gioacchini Rossini's finest operas -- yet it's rarely performed. This video gives viewers a rare opportunity to see the work in its entirety. Filmed at Italy's famed Teatro alla Scala in 1992 and staged by German film director Werner Herzog, the opera features vocalists Ricardo Muti and June Anderson in leading roles.
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June AndersonElenaMartine DupuyMalcolm GroemeRockwell BlakeUberto di Snowdon, alias of GiacomoGiorgio SurjanDouglas d'AngusChris MerrittRodrigo di Dhu
Ernesto GavazziSeranoMarilena LaurenzaAlbinaFerrero PoggiBertramKeywords
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What is La Donna del Lago about?
Based on a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott and set against the backdrop of feudal Scotland, "La Donna del Lago" is one of Gioacchini Rossini's finest operas -- yet it's rarely performed. This video gives viewers a rare opportunity to see the work in its entirety. Filmed at Italy's famed Teatro alla Scala in 1992 and staged by German film director Werner Herzog, the opera features vocalists Ricardo Muti and June Anderson in leading roles.
How long is La Donna del Lago?
La Donna del Lago has a runtime of 167 minutes.