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Lucia di Lammermoor

Gaetano Donizetti

Opéra Bastille

from 18 February to 10 March 2023

2h45 with 1 interval

Lucia di Lammermoor

Opéra Bastille - from 18 February to 10 March 2023

Synopsis

On the hills of Lammermoor, in southern Scotland, at sunrise each morning, Lucia meets a mysterious young man with whom she has fallen in love: Edgardo, from the Ravenswood clan. But, as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the lovers are from feuding families and their love is prohibited. Sir Walter Scott’s novel was inspired by the true story of Janet Dalrymple, who murdered her husband on their wedding night and paid for her crime with her sanity. By setting it to music, Gaetano Donizetti provided romantic Italian opera with one of its emblematic works, noted for Lucia’s “mad scene”, an aria demanding exceptional technique from the performer as well as great dramatic sensitivity. Director Andreï Serban adds the final touch, transcending the crux of the drama in an expression of liberating joy that severs the bonds of a suffocating male‑dominated society.

Duration : 2h45 with 1 interval

Language : Italian

Surtitle : French / English

  • Opening

  • First part 85 min

  • Intermission 30 min

  • Second part 50 min

  • End

Show acts and characters

CHARACTERS

Lucia Ashton: Secretly engaged to Edgardo di Ravenswood, a sworn enemy of her family

Edgar of Ravenswood: In conflict with the Ashton family because of former rivalries
Henry Ashton: Lucia’s brother, in disgrace with the political powers
Raymond: The Ashton’s chaplain and Lucia’s tutor
Arthur Bucklaw: Enrico Ashton authorizes Arthur’s betrothal to Lucia for questions of interest
Norman: Enrico Ashton’s henchman
Alisa: Lucia’s female companion

ACT I
For political reasons Lord Henry Ashton has arranged the marriage of his sister Lucia to Lord Arthur Bucklaw. Lucia, however, refuses this match. Norman, Ashton’s huntmaster, reveals that the young girl is in fact in love with Edgar of Ravenswood, the members of whose clan are old rivals of the Lammermoors. Ashton decides to use all the means at his disposal to put an end to this love. Lucia awaits Edgar’s arrival. She evokes the tragic fate of a woman killed in the distant past by her jealous lover, a Ravenswood. In a dream she saw the ghost of the luckless victim who seemed to call out to her. In spite of her maid Alisa’s gloomy premonitions, she sings of her love for the young man and her faith in the future. Edgar has to leave for France for a time. Before his departure, he wishes to ask Ashton for Lucia’s hand but, fearing her brother’s reaction, she dissuades him. Edgar and Lucia exchange rings and swear to be faithful to each other.

ACT II
Taking advantage of the young man’s absence, Ashton manages to convince his sister of her lover’s infidelity. Raymond, the chaplain, assures the young girl that it is her duty to sacrifice herself for the good of her family. In despair Lucia agrees to marry Arthur, the suitor chosen by her brother. No sooner has she signed the marriage contract than Edgar appears. In a celebrated sextet all the characters express their feelings in the light of the unexpected turn of events. Convinced of the betrayal of the woman he loves, Edgar curses her publicly. Lucia feels her reason begin to waver.

ACT III
In a raging storm Ashton comes to Edgar’s home to challenge him to a duel, taunting him with the reminder that Lucia now belongs to another. They agree to fight at dawn near the tombs of the Ravenswoods. The wedding festivities are interrupted by Raymond who announces that Lucia, in a fit of madness, has killed her husband. She appears and, in her madness, believes she has married Edgar.This is the famous mad scene, at the end of which the young woman collapses, unconscious. Unaware of the drama, Edgar awaits his adversary. He does not care if he dies, for he cannot live without Lucia. His melancholy monologue is interrupted by the arrival of Raymond, who tells him of the death of his beloved. He stabs himself.

Artists

Opera in two parts (1835)

After Walter Scott, La Fiancée de Lammermoor

Creative team

Cast

Orchestre et Chœurs de l’Opéra national de Paris

Lucia di Lammermoor fait l’objet d’une captation produite par l’Opéra national de Paris, avec le soutien de la Fondation Orange, mécène des retransmissions audiovisuelles de l’Opéra national de Paris, et sera retransmis en direct le 10 mars 2023 sur la plateforme de l’Opéra « L’Opéra chez soi ».

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  • Draw-me Lucia di Lammermoor

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Draw-me Lucia di Lammermoor

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  • [EXTRAIT] LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, "Quanto rapito in estasi" (Brenda Rae)
  • [EXTRAIT] LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, "Cruda funesta smania" (Mattia Olivieri , Éric Huchet, Adam Palka)
  • [EXTRAIT] LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, "Sulla tomba" (Brenda Rae, Javier Camarena)
  • [EXTRAIT] LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, "Il dolce suono" (Brenda Rae)

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In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:

  • €35 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
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Opéra Bastille

Place de la Bastille

75012 Paris

Public transport

Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)

Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16

Calculate my route
Car park

Q-Park Opéra Bastille 34, rue de Lyon 75012 Paris

Book your parking spot
  • Cloakrooms

    Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.

  • Bars

    Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.

  • Boutiques

    A selection of works items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and The Opéra Bastille Shop.

    LEARN MORE.

  • Last-minute tickets

    Special reduced rates for people under the age of 28, unemployed and seniors over 65 are available. 

    LEARN MORE.

  • Parking

    You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris. 

    BOOK YOUR PARKING PLACE.

In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:

  • €35 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
  • €70 tickets for senior citizens over 65

Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.

Opéra Bastille
  • Open 1h before performances and until performances end
  • Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
  • For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82

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