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.

June Anderson

Elena

Martine Dupuy

Malcolm Groeme

Rockwell Blake

Uberto di Snowdon, alias of Giacomo

Giorgio Surjan

Douglas d'Angus

Chris Merritt

Rodrigo di Dhu

Ernesto Gavazzi

Serano

Marilena Laurenza

Albina

Ferrero Poggi

Bertram

• Ilio CataniDirector
• Werner HerzogDirector
• Andrea Leone TottolaWriter
• Gioachino RossiniOriginal Music Composer

Release date

July 1, 1992

Status

Released

Original language

Italian

Runtime

2h 47m

Rated

NR

Genres

Music

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