Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano
Donizetti’s rivetting tale of unrestrained passion, madness, murder and suicide.
“Eglise Gutiérrez clearly has coloratura technique to burn. The tiny Cuban–American soprano combines her vocal acuity with an emotional presence and a Method-like ability to listen moment-to-moment that makes her an opera-lover’s (and a theater-lover’s) dream.” Opera News
“As Germont, Mark Walters…made a tall, dignified presence, conveying bourgeois respectability, and wielded his ample baritone with elegance and style.” Lawrence A. Johnson, Miami Herald
“María Alejandres’s flawless voice was matched be perfect stage presence, musicality and grace.” Irene Brisson
IT’S SHEER MADNESS. Poor Lucia really did not want to marry that man!
Experience powerful drama in the opera that features the greatest “Mad Scene” in all of grand opera. Driven insane with sorrow, Lucia kills her new husband in the bridal chamber and horrifies the guests. Lucia di Lammermoor is one of the most popular of the Italian bel canto operas and a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences.
Florida Grand Opera welcomes back the sensational Eglise Gutiérrez following her highly acclaimed performances as Violetta in FGO’s 2008 production of La traviata. She has become internationally recognized as one of the leading upcoming sopranos in the heart-wrenching role of Lucia. The upcoming Mexican soprano María Alejandres will perform the title role on January 27 and 30, prior to her performances of Juliette in Roméo et Juliette at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Spanish tenor Israel Lozano will join Ms. Gutiérrez as Edgardo. He is a 2003 winner of the Plácido Domingo International Operalia Competition and has sung leading roles with Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and Palm Beach Opera, among others.
Purchase tickets at www.FGO.org or call 800.741.1010, Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jan 23, 26, 27, 29, 30 & 31
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 4 & 6
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Florida Grand Opera
8390 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
Box Office: 1.800.741.1010
Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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