PG
2015    2h 52mMusic
7.8
An all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake. Joyce DiDonato is Elena, the title heroine, who is being pursued by not one, but two tenors—setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flórez is King James V of Scotland, disguised as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings his political enemy, and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating matters is the fact that Elena herself loves Malcolm, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that she is the daughter of Duglas (Oren Gradus), another of the king’s political adversaries. Paul Curran’s atmospheric production is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Directed by Paul Curran, Gary Halvorson

Where to Watch Rossini: La Donna del Lago

  • Juan Diego FlórezGiacomo V
  • Joyce DiDonatoElena
  • John OsbornRodrigo di Dhu
  • Daniela BarcellonaMalcolm Groeme
  • Oren GradusDouglas d'Angus
  • Olga MakarinaAlbina
  • Eduardo ValdesSerano
  • Gregory SchmidtBertram
  • Michele MariottiSelf - Conductor
  • Patricia RacetteSelf - Host
  • Paul CurranDirector / Production Design
  • Gary HalvorsonDirector
  • Abdrea Leone TottolaWriter
  • Victoria WarivonchikProducer
  • Louisa BriccettiProducer
  • Peter GelbExecutive Producer
  • Kevin KnightCostume Designer
  • Matiki AnoffMakeup Artist
  • Ryan MollerAssistant Costume Designer
  • Gioachino RossiniOriginal Music Composer

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