Two Forbidden Lovers Try to Conquer All with Love in “Lucia di Lammermoor”
April 7, 2015 // Lucia di Lammermoor, Uncategorized
Remember “Romeo and Juliet”? Two star-crossed lovers from enemy families, who are determined that their love shall conquer all? The pretty speeches, the swooning, the beautiful and gentle girl and the tender, adoring boy? Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” is what happens when “Romeo and Juliet” gets stabby. It’s got the forbidden love, and it’s…