Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Salvatore Cammarano wrote the Italian libretto loosely based upon Sir Walter Scott's historical novel The Bride of Lammermoor
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Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico(tragic opera) in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti in 1835.Donizetti wrote Lucia di Lammermoor when several factors led to the height of his reputation as a composer of opera. Gioachino Rossini had recently retired and Vincenzo Bellini had died shortly before the premier of Lucia leaving Donizetti as "the sole reigning genius of Italian opera".Not only were conditions ripe for Donizetti's success as a composer, but there was also a European interest in the history and culture of Scotland. The perceived romance of its violent wars and feuds, as well as its folklore and mythology, intrigued 19th century readers and audiences. Sir Walter Scott made use of these stereotypes in his novel The Bride of Lammermoor, which inspired several musical works including Lucia.The story concerns the emotionally fragile Lucy Ashton (Lucia) who is caught in a feud between her own family and that of the Ravenswoods. The setting is the Lammermuir Hills of Scotland (Lammermoor) in the 17th century.There is a tragic "Mad" scene that is not to be missed and can be seen on youtube.
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Giuseppe Di Stefano [24th July 1921 - 3rd March 2008) was born in Motta Sant'Anastasia, a village near Catania, Sicily.
Lucia di Lammermoor was created in 1835.
Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Salvatore Cammarano wrote the Italian libretto loosely based upon Sir Walter Scott's historical novel The Bride of Lammermoor
The cast of Lucia di Lammermoor - 1977 includes: Joan Sutherland as Lucia
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live - 2006 Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor 3-8 was released on: USA: 7 February 2009 Sweden: 7 January 2012
Live from Lincoln Center - 1976 New York City Opera Lucia di Lammermoor 7-3 was released on: USA: 10 April 1982
Lucia di Lammermoor - 1986 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
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The duet 'udrai il mar che mormora' between Lucia and Edgardo is from Lucia di Lammermoor.
Gaetano Donizetti
The cast of Lucia di Lammermoor - 1911 includes: Enrico Caruso as Edgardo Pol Plancon as Raimundo
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Lucia di Lammermoor - 1908 I was released on: France: December 1908 UK: 23 December 1908 Germany: 1909 USA: April 1909