La donna del lago (The Lady of the Lake) - Gioachino Rossini
Information about the opera La donna del lago by Gioachino Rossini, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Based on Sir Walter Scott's poem, and set in feudal 16th century Scotland.
Recommended recordings on CD
Pollini/Ricciarelli/Valentini-Terrani (Sony Classical S2K 39311)
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An excellent recording, conducted by the great pianist Maurizio Pollini.
Prague Philharmonic Chorus, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Maurizio Pollini.
Cast: Katia Ricciarelli (Elena), Lucia Valentini-Terrani (Malcolm), Dalmacio Gonzalez (Hubert), Dano Raffanti (Roderick).
Sony Classical S2K 39311
Recommended recordings on DVD
Muti/Anderson/Dupuy (Opus Arte OA LS3009 D)
Milan La Scala Chorus, Milan La Scala Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti, 1992.
Cast: June Anderson (Elena), Martine Dupuy (Malcolm).
Opus Arte OA LS3009 D
Also included in the boxed set:
The La Scala Opera Collection