La Donna del Lago

Based on a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott and set against the backdrop of feudal Scotland La Donna del Lago is one of Gioacchini Rossinis finest operas yet its rarely performed This video gives viewers a rare opportunity to see the work in its entirety Filmed at Italys famed Teatro alla Scala in 1992 and staged by German film director Werner Herzog the opera features vocalists Ricardo Muti and June Anderson in leading roles