Donna del lago, La (The Lady of the Lake)

Opera

Writers: Gioachino Rossini

Overview

Show Information

Category
Opera
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Romance
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes late teen, young adult, adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

Ellen, daughter of the rebel chief, Douglas, loves Malcolm but is promised by her father to Roderigo. Further complicating matters, King James (disguised as Uberto) also loves Ellen. Rowing across the lake, she meets King James V, under the guise of Uberto, and offers him shelter. The disguised King is perturbed to learn of Ellen's rebel parentage. Meanwhile, Malcolm agrees to join the rebels but is bitter at the news of Ellen's coming marriage. In the second act the King expresses his love for Ellen and presents her with a ring that will give her protection, should she need it. Roderigo sees their meeting, duels with ˜Uberto' and is killed. In the palace at Stirling, where Douglas is now held as a prisoner, the King reveals his identity. However, he decides to spare Douglas and Malcolm and agrees to the latter's marriage with Ellen.

Lead Characters

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