Scott’s novel forms the basis for one of Donizetti’s greatest operas. Lucia di Lammermoor (1835), written in the height of Caledonia-mania, follows Lucia’s descent into madness after her brother Enrico prevents her from marrying his nemesis Edgardo. Riven with passages of sublime coloratura beauty – including the famous ‘mad’ aria, Il dolce suono – it is a tragedy that seldom fails to clench the heart. As part of the Royal Opera’s spring season 2016, Katie Mitchell will present a new production.
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Mitchell, a National Theatre Associate
Director, is one of the most distinctive voices in British theatre. Her work, ceaselessly daring and uncompromising,
experiments with multimedia elements and highly-wrought acting, often
transforming the text into something unexpected. Although her productions have
often divided London critics, Mitchell’s reputation in Europe is unrivaled by
her compatriots. Whatever she concocts for Covent Garden, it is bound to
confound expectations.
The role of Lucia will be shared by two luminous
sopranos. Diana Damrau, a Queen of
the Night for the ages, will appear for the first seven dates; she is feted for
her personality and mastery of the bel
canto. The last four performances will star Aleksandra Kurzak (Rigoletto),
whose heavenward peal should be a perfect fit for the fragile heroine. They
will be respectively joined by American tenors Charles Castronovo and Stephen
Costello in the role of Edgardo, while baritones Ludovic Tézier and Artur
Rucinski split the part of Enrico. Daniel
Oren (Carmen) conducts.
| What | Lucia di Lammermoor, Royal Opera House |
| Where | Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Covent Garden (underground) |
| When |
07 Apr 16 – 19 May 16, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Price | £10-190 |
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