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Cast
Angela Gheorghiu | As: Magda | |
Roberto Alagna | As: Ruggero | |
Samuel Ramey | As: Rambaldo | |
Lisette Oropesa | As: Lisette | |
Marius Brenciu | As: Prunier |
Storyline
This elegant romance is the least-known work of the mature Giacomo Puccini . The story concerns a kept woman who defies convention to chase a dream of romantic love with an earnest, if naïve, young man. This Met Opera production features the dynamic soprano Angela Gheorghiu and Frenchborn tenor Roberto Alagna performing the roles of Magda and Ruggero, it blooms into its rightful place in the glorious Puccini canon. La Rondine (The Swallow) was commissioned by Vienna s Carltheater in 1913. Due to the impending outbreak of World War I, premiered in 1917, at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo with Gilda Dalla Rizza and Tito Schipa. Set in a Parisian salon, it is the story of Magda, the glamorous mistress of wealthy banker Rambaldo. Her yearning for romantic love compels her into the arms of the ardent and adoring young Ruggero.
Tagline: | Absolutely Delightful Performance |
Certification: | PG |
Cast
Angela Gheorghiu |
Magda |
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Roberto Alagna |
Ruggero |
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Samuel Ramey |
Rambaldo |
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Lisette Oropesa |
Lisette |
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Marius Brenciu |
Prunier |
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Monica Yunus |
Yvette |
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Marco Armiliato |
Self - Conductor |
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Alyson Cambridge |
Bianca |
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Marty Singleton |
Adolf |
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Anne Nonnemacher |
Georgette |
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Belinda Oswald |
Gabriele |
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Mary Hughes |
Lolette |
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Jason Hendrix |
Rabonnier |
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Elizabeth DeShong |
Suzy |
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Tony Stevenson |
Gobin |
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Ashley Emerson |
A singer |
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Roger Andrews |
A butler |
Directed By
Brian Large |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Giuseppe Adami |
Writer |
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Production Crew
Peter Gelb |
General Manager |
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Edited By
Costume and Makeup
Franca Squarciapino |
Costume Designer |
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Sound
Giacomo Puccini |
Original Music Composer |
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Marco Armiliato |
Conductor |
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James Levine |
Music Director |
Visual Effects
Camera
Lighting
Duane Schuler |
Lighting Design |
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Art Department
Nicholas Joël |
Production Design |
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Ezio Frigerio |
Set Designer |
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Other Crew
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