La Donna del Lago is such an opera that is rarely performed, because it is difficult to find a suitable cast. No fewer than two tenors and one mezzo-soprano (in transvestism) are madly in love with the title heroine, another mezzo-soprano. All these characters express their feelings and desires in dizzying acrobatics of voice: fast coloratures, long intervals and high notes. Then you have to have
… singers with a solid faith in their own technique. Fortunately, The Met had such singers. Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez are so technically strong that in addition to all the fireworks, there is also room for emotions. A feast for belcanto enthusiasts. All the more so because sets, costumes and especially lighting are very atmospheric. With such cloudy skies you really feel like you are in Scotland. Beautiful performance. (CP)more
