It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. Lucia di lammermoor sung in german recorded 1953 ferenc fricsay. Oct 05, 2007 as with many operas from the bel canto era, there is no definitive version of donizettis lucia di lammermoor. A scene from the dress rehearsal of lucia di lammermoor at the metropolitan opera. Guests leaving lammermoor castle tell edgardo the dying lucia has called his name, but as he rushes to her side raimondo arrives to tell of her death. All involved are excellent, clearly inspired by maestro serafin. Based on scottish novelist walter scotts the bride of lammermoor, the opera traces rival families, thwarted love and unhealthy obsessions in a powerful tale of an.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lucia di lammermoor synopsis the action takes place in the lowlands of scotland in the 16th century. This performance recording of a 1953 berlin production is well worth the attention of anyone who is fond of donizettis lucia da lammermoor. Gaetano donizetti lucias cavatina from lucia di lammermoor.
It is based on walter scotts 1819 gothic novel the bride of lammermoor, in which poor lucy ashton is forced to abandon her lover edgar in favour of an unwelcome marriage arranged by her domineering mother. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sills gives a superb performance, combining the vocal skills of sutherland with the dramatic intensity of callas. As with many operas from the bel canto era, there is no definitive version of donizettis lucia di lammermoor. Score paperback february 1, 2005 by gaetano donizetti composer 4. The fact that it does not have the english translation forces you to write out the english and, thus, learn what you are actually singing. So when the metropolitan opera decided to open the current season with a new. Lucia di lammermoor in full score dover music scores donizetti, gaetano on.
Donizettis lucia di lammermoor 2009 i had intended to skip this opera, the sixth in the series that the new york metropolitan opera is streaming for free, because i had never heard of it before but commenter enkidu recommended it as one of their favorite operas so i changed my mind and watched it yesterday and i am glad i did so. That donizetti guy can write a tune and jessica pratts lucia is superb. Donizetti lucias cavatina from lucia di lammermoor. If you cherish the classic tale of starcrossed love in romeo and juliet, then lucia di lammermoor will sweep you away with its intense romance. Lucia di lammermoor book by gaetano donizetti 5 available. Probably one of the most famous operas by donizetti, lucia di lammermoor is an extraordinary triumph since its creation at the teatro san carlo di napoli in 1835, thanks to an exalted composition and to a simple and effective libretto, but also thanks to its many successives singers. Vocal score 1986, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A comprehensive guide to donizettis lucia di lammermoor, featuring principal characters in the opera, brief story synopsis, story narrative with music highlight examples, a complete, newly translated libretto with italianenglish sidebyside, selected discography and videography, dictionary of opera and musical terms, and an insightful and in depth commentary and analysis by burton d. The opera was first performed on september 26, 1835 at the teatro di san carlo in naples, italy. Lucia di lammermoor harp excerpt and millions of other books are available for. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Click here to watch the full concert on the occasion of the st. With roberto frontali as enrico, stefania bonfadelli as lucia, and marcelo alvarez as edgardo.
Oct 31, 2017 vocal fireworks lisette oropesa lucia and christopher maltman enrico in lucia di lammermoor at the royal opera house, london. Lucia di lammermoor an opera thats wound its way into a host of other works, from anna karenina to martin scorseses the departed. Lucia di lammermoor by mario lanfranchi anna moffo, lajos. Mar 09, 2011 this wonderfully evocative excerpt from the met operas production of lucia di lammermoor showcases a passionate duet between soprano natalie dessay and costar joseph calleja.
The opera is based on sir walter scotts novel, the bride of lammermoor. Anna moffo stars in the title role of this live performance of the italian opera by gaetano donizetti. Nov 06, 2016 if you cherish the classic tale of starcrossed love in romeo and juliet, then lucia di lammermoor will sweep you away with its intense romance. Lucia z lammermooru lucia di lammermoor je opera v troch dejstvach, ktoru. The bride of lammermoor and a legend of montrose were published together anonymously as. Although he has maintained the upper hand in battle against their rival.
Libretto by salvatore cammarano based on the novel the bride of lammermoor by sir walter scott. Salvadore cammarano wrote the italianlanguage libretto loosely based upon sir walter scotts historical novel the bride of lammermoor donizetti wrote lucia di lammermoor in 1835, a time when several factors led to the height of his reputation as a composer of opera. Lucia di lammermoor is a dramma tragico in three acts by gaetano donizetti. This wonderfully evocative excerpt from the met operas production of lucia di lammermoor showcases a passionate duet between soprano natalie dessay and costar joseph calleja. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Opera study guide with libretto opera classics library series 9781930841796 by fisher, burton d. Dec 15, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Go inside this production of lucia di lammermoor with engaging articles, opera notes, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more. Donizettis lucia di lammermoor by fisher, burton d. Lucia di lammermoor program lyric opera of chicago.
Vocal fireworks lisette oropesa lucia and christopher maltman enrico in lucia di lammermoor at the royal opera house, london. Libretto by salvatore cammarano, based on the bride of lammermoor sir walter scott. And beverly sills performance of lucia is definitive the finest yet recorded. Salvatore cammarano wrote the libretto story and words. The story is reminiscent of shakespeares romeo and juliet, complete with feuding families and forbidden love. Lucia di lammermoor is a great opera donizettis best opera equaled but not surpassed only by the finest bel canto operas of bellini. The ruthless and manipulative enrico henry ashton has obtained the estates of ravenswood, ancestral home of edgardo edgar, who now lives in poverty in the crumbling cliffside castle of wolfs crag. Katie mitchells new production of lucia di lammermoor updates donizettis tragedy from the aftermath of the 1688 revolution to the 1830s, the time of composition, and transforms it into an. With our return here and our first visit to the arizona opera in 12 years, we were astonished at the quality of the sets, the orchestra and, mostly, the cast. Gaetano donizetti lucia s cavatina from lucia di lammermoor. Scott indicated the plot was based on an actual incident. Lucia di lammermoor in full score dover music scores. Donizetti lucias cavatina from lucia di lammermoor anna. Lucia di lammermoor is a dramma tragico tragic opera in three acts by gaetano donizetti.
Probably one of the most famous operas by donizetti, lucia di lammermoor is an extraordinary triumph. Patrick fournillier conducts the orchestra e coro del teatro carlo felice in this beautiful production of donizettis opera lucia di lammermoor. Lucia di lammermoor, a grand opera in three acts this book, lucia di lammermoor, by gaetano donizetti, is a replication of a book originally published before 1890. The novel is set in the lammermuir hills of southeast scotland, and tells of a tragic love affair between young lucy ashton and her familys enemy edgar ravenswood. Lucia di lammermoor simple english wikipedia, the free. Ricordi edition, in italian lucia di lammermoor 1988 edition open library. Lucia di lammermoor glass harmonica opera the new york.
Lucia di lammermoor news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2016 learn how and when to remove this template. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Lucia di lammermoor, gaetano donizettis tragic masterpiece from 1835, fits this archetype exactly. Lucia di lammermoor is an italian opera in three acts.
Donizetti lucia di lammermoor, act iii raymond announcing the tragedy the victrola book of the opera. Salvadore cammarano wrote the italianlanguage libretto loosely based upon sir walter scott s historical novel the bride of lammermoor. The bride of lammermoor is a historical novel by sir walter scott, published in 1819. Forgotten books uses stateoftheart technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst excerpt from lucia di lammermoor. Disheveled and unaware of what she has done, lucia wanders in imagining herself married to edgardo, then collapses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Donizetti wrote lucia di lammermoor in 1835, a time when several factors led to the height of his reputation as a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Libretto paperback november 1, 1986 by gaetano donizetti composer visit amazons gaetano donizetti page. Lucia di lammermoor to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The libretto is prepared by alphonse royer and gustave vaez, with free use of scotts novel. Libretto in italian and english in parallel columns.
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