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.
Directors: Ilio Catani, Werner Herzog.
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June Anderson as Elena |
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Martine Dupuy as Malcolm Groeme |
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Rockwell Blake as Uberto di Snowdon, alias of Giacomo |
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Giorgio Surjan as Douglas d'Angus |
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Chris Merritt as Rodrigo di Dhu |
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Ernesto Gavazzi as Serano |
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Marilena Laurenza as Albina |
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Ferrero Poggi as Bertram |
| Sound | Gioachino Rossini | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Andrea Leone Tottola | Writer |
| Writing | Walter Scott | Original Story |
| Sound | Riccardo Muti | Music Director |
| Directing | Ilio Catani | Director |
| Directing | Werner Herzog | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Franz Blumauer | Costume Design |
| Art | Maurizio Balò | Production Design |
| Camera | Maurizio Carelli | Camera Operator |