La Donna del Lago

La Donna del Lago

167 mins | Music | July 1, 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.

La Donna del Lago

167 mins | Music | July 1, 1992

La Donna del Lago
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.
Producers
Original title La Donna del Lago
Directors Ilio Catani
Writers Andrea Leone Tottola, Walter Scott

Cast

June Anderson

as Elena

Martine Dupuy

as Malcolm Groeme

Rockwell Blake

as Uberto di Snowdon, alias of Giacomo

Giorgio Surjan

as Douglas d'Angus

Chris Merritt

as Rodrigo di Dhu

Ernesto Gavazzi

as Serano

Marilena Laurenza

as Albina

Ferrero Poggi

as Bertram