Lucia di Lammermoor

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Event Lucia di Lammermoor
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 4 July 1983
Last Date 21 July 1983
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in Scotland, where the desperate Lord Enrico Ashton forces his sister, Lucia to betray her lover and wed another. The marriage ultimately drives Lucia to insanity and tragic death. The famous "Mad Scene" is sufficient reason to make the opera a "must". Magnificent singing and spellbinding drama set the scene for "Lucia"
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Gaetano Donizetti Composer
Richard Bonynge Conductor
Michael Stennett Costume Designer
John Copley Director
Henry Bardon Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 5 performances in July 4, 9, 12, 16 and 21. Sponsored by Boral Ltd. Lucia: Jennifer McGregor, Edgardo: Anson Austin/Lamburto Furlan, Enrico: John Fulford
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House The Diary July 1983 No 10 Vol 10
Event Identifier 110678