Opera (azione tragica) in 2 acts Libretto: Andrea Leone Tottola [Based: Sir Walter Scott: The lady of the lake] Premier: October 24, 1819, Teatro San Carlo, Napoli
Recorded: 1992
Director Werner Herzog and conductor Riccardo Muti combine with the finest of castsito lavish Rossini's rarely performed Neapolitan masterpiece, set in feudal sixteenth century Scotland, with the genius it deserves. June Anderson is an outstanding Elena (the Lady of the Lake) in the 1992 production of the melodrama based on Sir Walter Scott's poem. Unlocked from the archives of RAI television, this is a classic recording from one of the world's great opera houses.
Giocomo V Re di Scozia - Rockwell Blake Duglas d'Angus - Giorgio Surjan Rodrigo di Dhu - Chris Merritt Elena - June Anderson Malcom Groeme - Martine Dupuy Albina - Marilena Laurenza, Anna Zoroberto Serano - Ernesto Gavazzi Bertram - Ferrero Poggi |