La Donna del Lago

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

June Anderson

Elena

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Martine Dupuy

Malcolm Groeme

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Rockwell Blake

Uberto di Snowdon, alias of Giacomo

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Giorgio Surjan

Douglas d'Angus

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Chris Merritt

Rodrigo di Dhu

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Ernesto Gavazzi

Serano

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Marilena Laurenza

Albina

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Ferrero Poggi

Bertram

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Original Story	Walter Scott
	Writer	Andrea Leone Tottola
Sound	Music Director	Riccardo Muti
	Original Music Composer	Gioacchino Rossini
Directing	Director	Ilio Catani
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