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Lucia di Lammermoor is a comedy opera composed in the French language.
Answer: False
The opera is a tragic opera (dramma tragico) composed in the Italian language, not a comedy in French.
The libretto for Lucia di Lammermoor was written by Gaetano Donizetti himself.
Answer: False
The Italian-language libretto was written by Salvadore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel.
Gaetano Donizetti composed Lucia di Lammermoor during a period when he was considered the leading figure in Italian opera.
Answer: True
Composed in 1835, the opera was created when Donizetti was at the height of his fame, widely regarded as the preeminent figure in Italian opera following the retirements and deaths of Rossini and Bellini.
The 19th century saw a decline in European interest in Scotland's history and culture.
Answer: False
The 19th century was characterized by a significant surge in European fascination with Scotland's history and culture, often romanticized through its folklore and historical narratives, as exemplified by Walter Scott's works.
Sir Walter Scott's novel is based on a real event that occurred in the 18th century in Scotland.
Answer: False
Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Bride of Lammermoor, is based on an actual event from 1669, not the 18th century.
The Authority control databases section provides links to external databases for cataloging and identifying the opera.
Answer: True
The Authority control section serves to link the opera to standardized identifiers in external databases, facilitating cataloging and research.
The Navbox for Gaetano Donizetti only lists his operas.
Answer: False
The Navbox for Gaetano Donizetti typically includes his operas, other compositions such as his Requiem, and related entries, providing a broader overview of his work.
Who composed the opera Lucia di Lammermoor?
Answer: Gaetano Donizetti
Gaetano Donizetti is the composer of the opera Lucia di Lammermoor.
What literary work served as the inspiration for Lucia di Lammermoor?
Answer: Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Bride of Lammermoor
The opera is loosely based on Sir Walter Scott's 1819 historical novel, The Bride of Lammermoor.
Who wrote the Italian libretto for Lucia di Lammermoor?
Answer: Salvatore Cammarano
The Italian-language libretto for Lucia di Lammermoor was written by Salvadore Cammarano.
The opera's story centers on Lucia Ashton, who is emotionally stable and navigates a peaceful family situation.
Answer: False
Lucia Ashton is depicted as emotionally fragile and is entangled in a feud between her family and the Ravenswoods, far from a peaceful situation.
The opera is set in the 17th century in the Scottish Highlands.
Answer: True
The narrative unfolds in the Lammermuir Hills of Scotland during the 17th century.
In Act 1, Scene 1, Normanno informs Lord Enrico Ashton that an intruder, believed to be Edgardo of Ravenswood, has been spotted.
Answer: True
Normanno reports to Enrico Ashton that an intruder, identified as Edgardo of Ravenswood, has been observed.
In Act 2, Enrico presents Lucia with a forged letter suggesting Edgardo has forgotten her and taken another lover.
Answer: True
Enrico manipulates Lucia by presenting a fabricated letter implying Edgardo's infidelity.
During the wedding ceremony in Act 2, Edgardo arrives unexpectedly, leading to a confrontation and the famous sextet.
Answer: True
Edgardo's sudden appearance during Lucia's wedding ceremony precipitates a dramatic confrontation and the renowned sextet, 'Chi mi frena in tal momento'.
In Act 3, Scene 1, Enrico challenges Edgardo to a duel in the Ravenswood family graveyard.
Answer: True
Enrico confronts Edgardo at Wolfcrag and proposes a duel, which Edgardo accepts, agreeing to meet in the Ravenswood family graveyard.
Act 3, Scene 2 depicts Lucia's descent into madness after killing her bridegroom, Arturo.
Answer: True
Following the revelation that Lucia has killed her bridegroom, Arturo, Act 3, Scene 2 portrays her profound psychological breakdown.
The opera concludes with Edgardo forgiving Lucia and choosing to live.
Answer: False
The opera concludes tragically with Edgardo learning of Lucia's death and subsequently taking his own life, rather than forgiving her and choosing to live.
In the opera, unlike the novel, Lucia kills Arturo Bucklaw.
Answer: True
A significant divergence from Walter Scott's novel is that in the opera, Lucia is depicted as having killed her bridegroom, Arturo Bucklaw.
What is the primary setting and time period for the opera's story?
Answer: 17th century, Scotland
The opera is set in the 17th century within the Lammermuir Hills region of Scotland.
How does Enrico attempt to manipulate Lucia in Act 2 regarding her vow to Edgardo?
Answer: He presents a forged letter suggesting Edgardo has forgotten her.
In Act 2, Enrico presents Lucia with a forged letter designed to convince her that Edgardo has abandoned her.
How does the opera conclude for Edgardo?
Answer: He stabs himself with a dagger after learning of Lucia's death.
Upon learning of Lucia's death, Edgardo resolves to join her in death and commits suicide by stabbing himself.
How does the opera's plot differ from Walter Scott's novel regarding Arturo Bucklaw?
Answer: In the opera, Lucia kills Arturo.
A notable plot alteration in the opera compared to Walter Scott's novel is that Lucia kills Arturo Bucklaw.
The role of Lord Enrico Ashton requires a tenor voice.
Answer: False
The role of Lord Enrico Ashton is designated for a baritone voice.
Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani performed the role of Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood at the opera's premiere.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani performed the role of Miss Lucia Ashton at the opera's premiere, not Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood.
Gilbert Duprez, a tenor, sang the role of Lord Enrico Ashton at the premiere.
Answer: False
According to the provided information, Gilbert Duprez, a tenor, sang the role of Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood at the premiere, not Lord Enrico Ashton.
The instrumentation for Lucia di Lammermoor includes standard orchestral sections plus an off-stage wind band.
Answer: True
The opera's scoring incorporates standard orchestral forces along with an off-stage wind band.
The mad scene is primarily a showcase for the baritone voice, depicting Lucia's psychological breakdown.
Answer: False
The mad scene is a demanding showcase for the coloratura soprano voice, depicting Lucia's psychological state.
The aria 'Il dolce suono' is part of the Act 2 ensemble.
Answer: False
'Il dolce suono' is a pivotal aria within the Act 3 mad scene, not part of an Act 2 ensemble.
The popular soprano and flute duet cadenza was composed by Donizetti for the opera's premiere.
Answer: False
The popular soprano and flute duet cadenza was composed in 1888 by Mathilde Marchesi, specifically for the soprano Nellie Melba, long after the opera's premiere.
The sextet 'Chi mi frena in tal momento' occurs when Edgardo interrupts Lucia's wedding to Arturo.
Answer: True
The celebrated sextet 'Chi mi frena in tal momento' occurs during Act 2 when Edgardo unexpectedly arrives and confronts Lucia and Arturo during their wedding ceremony.
What voice type is required for the role of Lord Enrico Ashton?
Answer: Baritone
The role of Lord Enrico Ashton is written for a baritone voice.
Who sang the role of Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood at the opera's premiere?
Answer: Gilbert Duprez
The role of Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood at the opera's premiere was sung by the tenor Gilbert Duprez.
The aria 'Il dolce suono' is significant because it occurs during which part of the opera?
Answer: The mad scene
'Il dolce suono' is a central aria within the Act 3 mad scene, depicting Lucia's psychological disintegration.
Which composer is credited with writing the popular soprano and flute duet cadenza added in 1888?
Answer: Mathilde Marchesi
The popular soprano and flute duet cadenza, added in 1888, was composed by Mathilde Marchesi for her student Nellie Melba.
Lucia di Lammermoor premiered in Paris in 1835.
Answer: False
The world premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor took place in Naples, Italy, on September 26, 1835. The French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, premiered in Paris in 1839.
Following its premiere, Lucia di Lammermoor was immediately embraced and became a staple in Naples' operatic repertoire.
Answer: False
While premiered in Naples, the opera's establishment in the Neapolitan repertoire was gradual, with significantly fewer performances in subsequent years compared to its premiere year.
London audiences first experienced Lucia di Lammermoor before Paris did.
Answer: True
London audiences saw the opera in 1838, while the French version premiered in Paris in 1839. The original Italian premiere was in Naples in 1835.
Lucia di Lammermoor was consistently performed at the Metropolitan Opera every single season between 1903 and 1972 without any breaks.
Answer: False
The opera was a consistent feature at the Metropolitan Opera, but it was not performed every single season without any breaks between 1903 and 1972; rather, it was never absent for more than one season.
Maria Callas and Dame Joan Sutherland are credited with revitalizing the opera's appeal after World War II.
Answer: True
Following World War II, the performances of Maria Callas and Dame Joan Sutherland were instrumental in revitalizing the opera's popularity and appeal.
In what year did Lucia di Lammermoor have its world premiere?
Answer: 1835
The world premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor took place in 1835.
Where did Lucia di Lammermoor have its world premiere?
Answer: Naples, Italy
The opera Lucia di Lammermoor premiered at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Italy.
Which of the following best describes the initial reception of Lucia di Lammermoor in Naples?
Answer: A slow establishment with fewer performances in subsequent years.
Despite its premiere in Naples, the opera's integration into the Neapolitan repertoire was gradual, with a notable decrease in performances in the years following its debut.
When did London audiences first see Lucia di Lammermoor?
Answer: 1838
London audiences were introduced to Lucia di Lammermoor in 1838.
Lucia's mad scene was originally scored for a glass harmonica and soprano, but this instrumentation is never used in modern productions.
Answer: False
While originally scored for glass harmonica and soprano, the use of the glass harmonica has been revived in recent productions, contrary to the assertion that it is never used.
The mad scene is almost always performed in the original key of F major.
Answer: False
While originally in F major, the mad scene is frequently performed a semitone lower in E-flat, although some performances adhere to the original key.
The French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, removed the character of Alisa to increase Lucia's isolation.
Answer: True
In the French adaptation, Lucie de Lammermoor, the character Alisa is omitted to heighten Lucia's sense of isolation.
The French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, was first performed in Milan in 1839.
Answer: False
The French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, premiered in Paris in 1839, not Milan.
Charles Mackerras prepared an edition of the score that returned to the original key structure and presented a different version of the Mad Scene.
Answer: True
Charles Mackerras's scholarly edition aimed to restore the original key structure and offered a distinct rendition of the Mad Scene.
The glass harmonica is now exclusively used in modern productions of Lucia's mad scene.
Answer: False
While the glass harmonica was originally intended for the mad scene, modern productions sometimes use adaptations (like solo flute), but the glass harmonica itself has seen a revival in recent performances, meaning it is not exclusively used.
The libretto for the French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, was a direct translation of Cammarano's original Italian libretto.
Answer: False
The libretto for the French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, by Royer and Vaëz, involved significant alterations and was not a direct translation of Cammarano's original Italian libretto.
Which city hosted the premiere of the French version, Lucie de Lammermoor?
Answer: Paris
The French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, premiered in Paris in 1839.
Which instrument, originally intended for Lucia's mad scene, has been revived in recent productions?
Answer: Glass harmonica
The glass harmonica, originally scored for Lucia's mad scene, has been revived and utilized in contemporary productions.
What key change is often made when performing the mad scene today compared to its original composition?
Answer: It is transposed down a semitone.
Frequently, the mad scene is performed a semitone lower than its original F major key, although some performances adhere to the original key.
Which character is removed in the French version, Lucie de Lammermoor, to heighten Lucia's isolation?
Answer: Alisa
The character Alisa, Lucia's confidante, is omitted in the French adaptation, Lucie de Lammermoor, to amplify Lucia's isolation.
Music from Lucia di Lammermoor was featured in the film 'The Godfather'.
Answer: False
While music from Lucia di Lammermoor has appeared in films, the provided source material indicates its use in 'The Fifth Element' and references its presence in 'The Departed' (sextet) and 'Where Angels Fear to Tread' (novel reference), not 'The Godfather'.
The earliest complete studio recording of Lucia di Lammermoor dates from the mid-20th century.
Answer: False
The earliest known complete studio recording dates from 1929, which predates the mid-20th century.
Maria Callas recorded Lucia multiple times, including studio versions conducted by Tullio Serafin.
Answer: True
Maria Callas made multiple recordings of Lucia, including studio versions conducted by Tullio Serafin.
Joan Sutherland's recordings of Lucia often feature Luciano Pavarotti as Edgardo.
Answer: True
A notable recording by Joan Sutherland features Luciano Pavarotti as Edgardo, conducted by Richard Bonynge.
The set design for Act 3, Scene 3, by Francesco Bagnara, is preserved in the Milan Civic Collection of Prints.
Answer: True
The set design for Act 3, Scene 3, created by Francesco Bagnara, is indeed preserved in the Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli in Milan.
The aria 'Il dolce suono' is referenced in E.M. Forster's novel 'Where Angels Fear to Tread'.
Answer: True
The aria 'Il dolce suono' from Lucia di Lammermoor is indeed referenced within E.M. Forster's novel 'Where Angels Fear to Tread'.
In which Martin Scorsese film is the Act 2 sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor prominently featured?
Answer: The Departed
The Act 2 sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor is prominently featured in Martin Scorsese's film, The Departed.
What is the earliest known complete studio recording of Lucia di Lammermoor?
Answer: 1929, conducted by Lorenzo Molajoli
The earliest complete studio recording of Lucia di Lammermoor was made in 1929, conducted by Lorenzo Molajoli.