Rossini: La Donna del Lago
“Rossini's Scottish Masterpiece Masterfully Done”
Synopsis
An all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake. Joyce DiDonato is Elena, the title heroine, who is being pursued by not one, but two tenors—setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flórez is King James V of Scotland, disguised as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings his political enemy, and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating matters is the fact that Elena herself loves Malcolm, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that she is the daughter of Duglas (Oren Gradus), another of the king’s political adversaries. Paul Curran’s atmospheric production is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
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La Donna del Lago: DiDonato and Flόrez in Conversation
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-02-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Curran, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Scott, Abdrea Leone Tottola
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Rossini: La Donna del Lago
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- Erato
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Curran, Gary Halvorson
Walter Scott, Abdrea Leone Tottola
Gioachino Rossini
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Curran
Production Design
Paul Curran
Director
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Abdrea Leone Tottola
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rossini: La Donna del Lago
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What is Rossini: La Donna del Lago about?
An all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake. Joyce DiDonato is Elena, the title heroine, who is being pursued by not one, but two tenors—setting off sensational vocal fireworks. Juan Diego Flórez is King James V of Scotland, disguised as the humble Uberto, and John Osborn sings his political enemy, and rival in love, Rodrigo Di Dhu. Complicating matters is the fact that Elena herself loves Malcolm, a trouser role sung by mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, and that she is the daughter of Duglas (Oren Gradus), another of the king’s political adversaries. Paul Curran’s atmospheric production is conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Who directed Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
Rossini: La Donna del Lago was directed by Paul Curran, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
The principal cast of Rossini: La Donna del Lago includes Juan Diego Flórez, Joyce DiDonato, John Osborn, Daniela Barcellona, Oren Gradus.
When was Rossini: La Donna del Lago released and how long is it?
Rossini: La Donna del Lago was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rossini: La Donna del Lago was composed by Gioachino Rossini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rossini: La Donna del Lago?
Rossini: La Donna del Lago holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).