Rossini: La Donna del Lago
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.
Featured Crew
| Paul Curran | Director |
| Paul Curran | Production Design |
| Gioacchino Rossini | Original Music Composer |
| Michele Mariotti | Conductor |
| Walter Scott | Original Story |
| Abdrea Leone Tottola | Writer |
| Kevin Knight | Costume Designer |
| Kevin Knight | Set Designer |
| Duane Schuler | Lighting Design |
| Matiki Anoff | Makeup Artist |
