13 Oct 2019

DONIZETTI: Lucia di Lammermoor

From Opera on Sunday
Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera

Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera Photo: Chicago Lyric Opera

DONIZETTI: Lucia di Lammermoor

Sunday 13 October 2019 at 6.00pm on RNZ Concert

Cast:

Albina Shagimuratova (Lucia), Piotr Beczaza (Edgardo), Quinn Kelsey (Enrico), Adrian Sâmpetrean (Raimondo), Chicago Lyric Opera Chorus & Orchestra conducted by Enrique Mazzola (WFMT)

In a feud between the Scottish families of Ravenswood and Lammermoor, Enrico has gained the upper hand over Edgardo, killing his kinsmen and taking over his estates.

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera Photo: Todd Rosenberg

While Edgardo is away on a secret diplomatic mission, Enrico, having learned that his sister Lucia is in love with Edgardo, uses forged letters to make her believe that Edgardo has been unfaithful.

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera Photo: Andrew Cioffi

Enrico then forces her into a marriage with Lord Arturo Bucklaw that will greatly benefit their family.

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera

A scene from Lucia di Lammermoor at Chicago Lyric Opera Photo: Andrew Cioffi

In front of the wedding guests, Lucia has just signed the marriage contract when Edgardo appears and denounces her. Will Lucia resign herself to a loveless fate, or will she take her revenge, even if it drives her to madness? 

Synopsis of Lucia di Lammermoor

 

 

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