Details
Composed at the time of his wife's death, this is Donizetti's 57th opera. London, early 17th century. The Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux, although loved by Queen Elizabeth is in love with Sara, Countess of Nottingham. Essex is accused of treason and sentenced to death by the Queen, whose reprieve comes too late to save him.
Cast/Performers
Eric Reddet (Roberto),
Rochelle Hart (Elisabetta),
Benedetta Orsi (Sara Duchess of Nottingham),
Victor Sgarbi (Duke of Nottingham),
Dmitry Yumashev (Sir Raleigh),
Colin Reed (Lord Cecil - some dates),
Michael Doroszenko (Lord Cecil - some dates)
Creatives/Company
Music:
DonizettiLyrics:
CammaranoCompany:
Opera SeriaMusical Director:
Jonathan Ellis
