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Its debut feature on its third season, “La Donna Del Lago” tells about a
time when Scotland under King James V (reigned 1513–1542) was in a state of
unrest. Amongst the rebels were Douglas
(Elena's father), Rodrigo (to whom she has been betrothed) and Malcolm (whom
she loves). The King is in the habit of
going about his lands disguised as Uberto.
Seeing Elena he instantly falls in love with her, but she repels his
advances stating that he is confusing hospitality and friendship for romantic
interest. In the meantime he has
realized that she is related to his enemies.
The clans gather to overthrow the king, and Rodrigo and Douglas discover
Elena's secret love for Malcolm. She
tries to keep the peace, but the call to arms diverts the soldiers. The battle does not go well, and Rodrigo is
killed. Again the king in disguise
encounters Elena and gives her a ring to take to the king if she is ever in
trouble. She decides to use it and goes
to Stirling Castle where she finds that both Malcolm and Douglas are
prisoners. She pleads their cases, and
the king magnanimously pardons them and blesses the union, now unimpeded by Rodrigo,
between Elena and Malcolm.
Bel canto
superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini
showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based
on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott.
DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king
who relentlessly pursues her, their vocal fireworks embellishing the romantic
plot in this Met premiere production conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Succeeding shows
will be on January 12 (“Tosca”), February 9 (“Iolanta/Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle”), March 8 (“Carmen”),
April 12 (“The Merry Widow”) and May 10 (“Macbeth”).
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OPERA IN HD SEASON 3 AT GREENBELT 3.
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