Details
Rodolfo has fallen in love with a peasant girl, Luisa and conceals his identity in order to test her love. Rodolfo's father plans to have him marry the Duchessa to strengthen his own position. Wurm meanwhile covets Luisa and forces her to betray Rodolfo. On the eve of their weddings, Rodolfo and Luisa drink poison and the truth of her betrayal is learned a little late. Note that there will be no surtitles on the 19th Feb performance. Performed in English.
Cast/Performers
Elizabeth Llewellyn (Luisa),
Olafur Siguardarson (Miller),
James Creswell (Count Walter),
Christine Rice (Federica),
Solomon Howard (Wurm),
Nadine Benjamin (Laura)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiProducer(s):
English National Opera,
Oper WuppertalConductor:
Alexander JoelDirector:
Barbora Horakova JolyDesign:
Andrew LiebermanCostume:
Eva-Maria Van AckerLighting:
Michael BauerChoreographer:
James Rosenthal