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 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 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 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
