The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

Overview

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.

Cast

Natalie Dessay

Lucia

Joseph Calleja

Edgardo

Ludovic Tézier

Enrico

Kwangchul Youn

Raimondo

Renée Fleming

Self - Host

Philip Webb

Normanno

Theodora Hanslowe

Alisa

Matthew Plenk

Arturo