The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 19, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Italian

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Ludovic Tézier,Joseph Calleja,Renée Fleming,Matthew Plenk,Kwangchul Youn,Philip Webb,Theodora Hanslowe,Natalie Dessay

Director

Barbara Willis Sweete

Writer

Walter Scott,Salvadore Cammarano

Producer

Louisa Briccetti,Victoria Warivonchik,Peter Gelb

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1736427