Released:
1992-07-01

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.

Directors:
Ilio Catani, Werner Herzog

Runtime:
2h 47min

Genre:
Music

• Cast:
• 
  June Anderson
  as
  Elena
• 
  Martine Dupuy
  as
  Malcolm Groeme
• 
  Rockwell Blake
  as
  Uberto di Snowdon, alias of Giacomo
• 
  Giorgio Surjan
  as
  Douglas d'Angus
• 
  Chris Merritt
  as
  Rodrigo di Dhu