Lucia di Lammermoor is a tragic opera by Gaetano Donizetti, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel "The Bride of Lammermoor".
Its famous sextet "Chi mi frena in tal momento" and Lucia's haunting mad scene are iconic in the bel canto repertoire.
Lucia di Lammermoor, a tragic opera by Donizetti, is renowned for its dramatic coloratura arias, particularly Lucia's "Mad Scene," which showcases virtuosic vocal technique and emotional intensity. The opera reflects the Romantic era's fascination with Gothic themes and Scottish folklore.
The opera features the iconic Act III sextet "Chi mi frena in tal momento," a dramatic masterpiece showcasing Donizetti's talent for layered vocal writing during intense emotional confrontations.
Lucia di Lammermoor is a tragic opera about a woman forced to abandon her true love, leading to her famous mad scene. Based on Walter Scott's novel, it features some of Donizetti's most demanding coloratura arias.
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