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.
Genre: Music
Stars: June Anderson, Martine Dupuy, Rockwell Blake, Giorgio Surjan, Chris Merritt, Ernesto Gavazzi
Crew: Andrea Leone Tottola (Writer), Gioacchino Rossini (Original Music Composer), Riccardo Muti (Music Director), Walter Scott (Original Story), Ilio Catani (Director)
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
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Runtime: 167 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 01, 1992
IMDb: 10
Keywords:opera, opera live performance
