Lucia di Lammermoor
Synopsis
Donizetti wrote Lucia di Lammermoor in 1835, when he was reaching the peak of his reputation as an opera composer. Gioachino Rossini had recently retired and Vincenzo Bellini had died shortly before the premiere of Lucia leaving Donizetti as "the sole reigning genius of Italian opera". Not only were conditions ripe for Donizetti's success as a composer, but there was also a widespread interest in the history and culture of Scotland. The perceived romance of its violent wars and feuds, as well as its folklore and mythology, intrigued 19th century readers and audiences. Walter Scott dramatized these elements in his novel The Bride of Lammermoor, which inspired several musical works including Lucia.
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- Director
- Peter Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvadore Cammarano
- Original Title
- Lucia di Lammermoor
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Butler
Salvadore Cammarano
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Butler
Director
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucia di Lammermoor
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What is Lucia di Lammermoor about?
Donizetti wrote Lucia di Lammermoor in 1835, when he was reaching the peak of his reputation as an opera composer. Gioachino Rossini had recently retired and Vincenzo Bellini had died shortly before the premiere of Lucia leaving Donizetti as "the sole reigning genius of Italian opera". Not only were conditions ripe for Donizetti's success as a composer, but there was also a widespread interest in the history and culture of Scotland. The perceived romance of its violent wars and feuds, as well as its folklore and mythology, intrigued 19th century readers and audiences. Walter Scott dramatized these elements in his novel The Bride of Lammermoor, which inspired several musical works including Lucia.
Who directed Lucia di Lammermoor?
Lucia di Lammermoor was directed by Peter Butler.
Who stars in Lucia di Lammermoor?
The principal cast of Lucia di Lammermoor includes Joan Sutherland, Richard Greager, Sergei Baigildin, Robin Donald, Malcolm Donnelly.
When was Lucia di Lammermoor released and how long is it?
Lucia di Lammermoor was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.