Rossini
La Donna del Lago
Joyce DiDonato stars as Elena, the “Lady of the Lake,” who is pursued by three men—the King of Scotland (Lawrence Brownlee), in disguise as a commoner; Rodrigo Di Dhu (John Osborne), a highland chieftain whom Elena is supposed to marry; and Malcolm (Daniela Barcellona, in a trouser role) another chieftain and Elena’s true love. Oren Gradus co-stars as Elena’s father, Duglas. Based on Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem, Rossini’s masterful bel canto drama of love and politics is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Dec 19, 2015
Composer
Gioachino Rossini
Librettist
Andrea Leone Tottola
Run Time
2 HRS 33 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus