03/14/15 – La Donna del Lago – 1:00pm
Metropolitan Opera
La Donna del Lago by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola
Approximate running time 3 hrs. 5 min.
Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of bel canto virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, with their vocal fireworks embellishing the tragic plot. This Met premiere production is directed by Paul Curran and conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Sung in Italian