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The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 19, 2011

Runtime

2h 22m

Genres

Music, Drama, Romance

Original Title

The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

Director

Barbara Willis Sweete

Description

The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers and sopranos alike. Yet with the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay in the title role, Lucia's plight and descent into madness take on another dimension. Joseph Calleja is an ardent Edgardo, the man she loves but is not allowed to marry. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia.