Lucia di Lammermoor
Synopsis
Star soprano Anna Netrebko adds Donizetti’s hapless heroine to her growing list of Met triumphs in this production by Mary Zimmerman that updates the events to the 19th century. Rising young tenor sensation Piotr Beczała is Edgardo and Mariusz Kwiecien plays Lucia’s brother Enrico whose brutal authority forces her to deny her heart and marry for the sake of her family. The famous mad scene brilliantly depicts the cascading fragments of Lucia’s disintegrating mind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvadore Cammarano
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- Lucia di Lammermoor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman
Salvadore Cammarano
Gaetano Donizetti
Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
Peter Gelb
Producer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Music Composer
Mary Zimmerman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucia di Lammermoor
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What is Lucia di Lammermoor about?
Star soprano Anna Netrebko adds Donizetti’s hapless heroine to her growing list of Met triumphs in this production by Mary Zimmerman that updates the events to the 19th century. Rising young tenor sensation Piotr Beczała is Edgardo and Mariusz Kwiecien plays Lucia’s brother Enrico whose brutal authority forces her to deny her heart and marry for the sake of her family. The famous mad scene brilliantly depicts the cascading fragments of Lucia’s disintegrating mind.
Who directed Lucia di Lammermoor?
Lucia di Lammermoor was directed by Gary Halvorson, Mary Zimmerman.
Who stars in Lucia di Lammermoor?
The principal cast of Lucia di Lammermoor includes Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczała, Mariusz Kwiecien, Colin Lee, Ildar Abdrazakov.
When was Lucia di Lammermoor released and how long is it?
Lucia di Lammermoor was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucia di Lammermoor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucia di Lammermoor was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucia di Lammermoor?
Lucia di Lammermoor holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).