La Fille du Regiment
- Composer:
- Composer: Gaetano Donizetti. Conductor: Yves Abel
- Management:
- Royal Opera, Vienna State Opera, Metropolitan Opera, New York
- Cast:
- Patrizia Ciofi, Colin Lee, Alan Opie, Ann Murray, Donald Maxwell, Ann Widdecombe
- Director:
- Laurent Pelly (also costumes) (original). Christian Rath (revival)
- Design:
- Chantal Thomas
- Lighting:
- Joel Adam
- Choreography:
- Laura Scozzi
Production information can change over the run of the show.
Laurent Pelly's sparkling production of Donizetti's frothy but heartwarming comedy returns to the Royal Opera House for a second revival, cementing its reputation as an enduring classic. The big change this time is in the title role of Marie, the adopted "daughter" of a regiment of French soldiers. Natalie Dessay's dazzlingly energetic, totally immersed creation of the tomboy heroine for this production was always going to be a tough act to follow and Patrizia Ciofi - new to the role here, having played it elsewhere - does not eclipse it. Her slightly husky voice lacks the pinging clarity of Dessay, her comic timing is less sharp, her dramatic sense not as compelling. But Dessay is unique. By less super-human standards Ciofi turns in a good performance, ably conveying Marie's petulance, volatility and sensitivity - her two romantic arias are genuinely touching...
Run sheet
- Royal Opera House London
- April 19 , 25 , 27 , May 1 , 7 , 10
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