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.
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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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The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Elisabetta regina d'Inghilterra
Giorgio Surjan
Douglas d'Angus
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Verdi: Luisa Miller
Guglielmo Tell
Chris Merritt
Rodrigo di Dhu
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I vespri Siciliani
Turandot
Ernesto Gavazzi
Serano
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Aida
Adriana Lecouvreur
Marilena Laurenza
Albina
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Don Carlo
Ferrero Poggi
Bertram
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Werner Herzog Director · Ilio Catani Director Andrea Leone Tottola Writer
First release July 1, 1992 · Produced in Italy
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Italy
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Italian
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Italian
Release dates
Italy · July 1, 1992
Physical · Live performance
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