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La Donna del Lago (1992)
Directed by Werner Herzog, Ilio Catani
Overview
Based on a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott and set against the backdrop of feudal Scotland, “La Donna del Lago” is one of Gioacchini Rossini’s finest operas—yet it’s rarely performed. This video gives viewers a rare opportunity to see the work in its entirety. Filmed at Italy’s famed Teatro alla Scala in 1992 and staged by German film director Werner Herzog, the opera features vocalists Ricardo Muti and June Anderson in leading roles.
Length 167 minutes
Actors
June Anderson | Martine Dupuy | Rockwell Blake | Giorgio Surjan | Chris Merritt | Ernesto Gavazzi | Marilena Laurenza | Ferrero Poggi