The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
Synopsis
The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers and sopranos alike. Yet with the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay in the title role, Lucia's plight and descent into madness take on another dimension. Joseph Calleja is an ardent Edgardo, the man she loves but is not allowed to marry. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvadore Cammarano, Walter Scott
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete
Salvadore Cammarano, Walter Scott
Gaetano Donizetti
Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor.
list11
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
Not found: - The First Emperor (tt0986981) - Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming (tt1403677) - Madama Butterfly (tt1469946) -
More Like The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor about?
The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers and sopranos alike. Yet with the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay in the title role, Lucia's plight and descent into madness take on another dimension. Joseph Calleja is an ardent Edgardo, the man she loves but is not allowed to marry. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor includes Natalie Dessay, Joseph Calleja, Ludovic Tézier, Kwangchul Youn, Renée Fleming.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor based on a book or true story?
The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Scott".