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Lucia Di Lammermoor Donizetti’s Lucia di s m a r t Lammermoor SHARING MASTERWORKS OF ART February 27, March 1 and 3, 2018 These study materials are produced for use with the Bob Jones University Opera Association production of Lucia di Lammermoor. AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OF BOB JONES UNIVERSITY University Opera Association's 2002 production of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor An Introduction to the Sir Walter Scott’s Gothic tale is set in the Lammermoor district of Story & Music 17th-century Scotland, a haunting region of rugged cliffs, misty moors and ancient feuds. Against this dark backdrop a passionate Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848) completed story of tempestuous love and family honor unfolds. Lucia (Lucy) Lucia di Lammermoor at the height of his fame, having already Ashton secretly pledges her love to the impetuous Edgardo (Edgar) written some 50 operas. He selected Sir Walter Scott’s classic Ravenswood, the last survivor of her family’s sworn enemies. novel The Bride of Lammermoor as the basis of the libretto, Lucia’s brother Enrico (Henry) plans at the same time to arrange a which was created by Salvatore Cammarano. The opera had its marriage for his sister that will be politically and economically ben- successful premiere in Naples on September 26, 1835. eficial to the family. Lucia belongs to the great Romantic era of Italian bel canto After Enrico deviously convinces Lucia that Edgardo has been (“beautiful singing”) opera. Works in this style feature richly- unfaithful to her, she agrees to marry Arturo Bucklaw, according to decorated melodies, spectacular singing and breathtaking drama. her brother’s wishes. Edgardo interrupts the wedding scene, how- They were created by such 19th-century Italian composers as ever, returns the ring Lucia has given him as a token of their eternal Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti for operagoers who enjoyed the faith, and then curses her. According to Scottish belief, a person beautiful sounds of controlled, smooth-toned singing by both who broke any vows taken before God, such as those Lucia had soloists and ensembles. The display of vocal virtuosity brought exchanged with Edgardo, was subject to swift divine punishment, spine-tingling thrills to such audiences. usually carried out at the time the vows were broken. Continued on page 3, An Introduction The Plot Setting: Background: Through murder and illegal seizure, Lord Enrico Ashton has claimed the title and estates of his neighbor Edgardo, sole survivor of the rival clan Ravenswood. Enrico’s fortunes have begun to decline, however, through political disfavor. To insure his family’s future, he therefore deter- 17th-century Scotland mines to force upon his sister Lucia an opportunistic marriage to Lord Arturo Bucklaw. —just before Edgardo bursts in to claim Scene 1 Scene 3 her as his bride. After Raimondo per- Locale: a ruined park near Ravenswood Castle Locale: small chamber at Lammermoor Castle suades Enrico, Arturo, and Edgardo to put up their swords, he shows Edgardo While Enrico’s guards search the estate Time: several months later on Lucia’s Lucia’s signature on the marriage contract. for a mysterious trespasser, Normanno, wedding day Edgardo then gives Lucia back her ring, captain of the guard, greets Enrico, who Motivated by greed and the desire for demands the return of his own, curses complains that his sister Lucia has refused vengeance, Enrico plots with Normanno her and charges, “You have betrayed both to cooperate in a marriage he has arranged to force Lucia to marry the wealthy Arturo. heaven and love.” As Lucia collapses, for her with Lord Arturo Bucklaw. Lucia later joins her brother but will not Edgardo entreats Enrico and Arturo to kill be persuaded to accept his plan because Enrico becomes enraged when he learns him. They urge him instead to flee. that Lucia has, in fact, fallen in love she has plighted her faith to Edgardo. with his mortal enemy, Sir Edgardo di Enrico produces a forged letter to trick his Ravenswood, after he saved her from a sister into believing that Edgardo has been raging bull. The couple have for some time unfaithful. Lucia trembles and expresses a Scene 5 been meeting clandestinely. Enrico swears wish to die. Locale: the Great Hall in Lammermoor Castle that he will destroy Lucia and Edgardo. Enrico insists that she marry Arturo to As the wedding guests continue their cel- avert the ruin of their family. He not only ebration, Raimondo announces that Lucia has lost his fortune but also has been has gone mad and murdered her groom in Scene 2 involved in treasonable acts against the the bridal chamber. The insane Lucia wan- Locale: a well near the tomb of Lucia and crown. Raimondo, the family chaplain, ders in, dressed in a blood-splattered gown Enrico’s mother urges Lucia to comply for the sake of her and carrying a bloody dagger. She relates Lucia, with her companion Alisa, impa- dead mother and the promise of heavenly a crazed vision of her marrying Edgardo, tiently awaits a rendezvous with Edgardo. reward for her sacrifice. He also assures not Arturo, and then falls dying before her She fearfully tells Alisa the tale of a woman her that the vows she and Edgardo took remorseful brother. who was killed on this very spot by her when they exchanged rings are not enraged lover and then thrown into the recognized by heaven because they were well, which is now haunted by her ghost. not blessed by a minister. Scene 6 Alisa warns Lucia that the apparition’s Locale: Ravenswood family cemetery appearance is an omen of tragic destiny Time: very late the same night for her love. Still, Lucia laments she cannot Scene 4 bring the secret relationship to an end. The dejected Edgardo awaits Enrico’s Locale: the Great Hall in Lammermoor Castle arrival for a duel they have agreed to fight Edgardo arrives, Alisa withdraws, and Guests celebrate the union of two great at dawn. After he learns of Lucia’s death, the couple hastily make plans for their Scottish families. Enrico prepares Arturo he commits suicide in hopes of a heav- marriage before Edgardo must leave on for the arrival of a melancholy bride, enly reunion with his beloved. a political mission to France. Lucia con- explaining that Lucia still mourns her vinces Edgardo that their wedding must mother’s death. be performed covertly because Enrico will never consent. Before parting, the lovers Lucia enters and under duress signs the exchange rings and make vows to seal their marriage contract after Arturo—whisper- union in the sight of heaven. ing, “I have signed my death warrant!” 2 What’s What at the Opera? Bravo! Dress: Most people still enjoy dressing Supertitles up when they go to the opera. It’s At the end of each scene the soloists This is the term for the visual transla- considered part of the pleasure of may come out in front of the curtain to tions (“titles”) of the libretto (opera attending such a special event. be recognized (i.e., applauded) by the text) into English when they are pro- audience. At this time it is appropriate Punctuality: If you are late to the opera, jected above the stage simultaneously to acknowledge an exceptionally good you may not be admitted to the audi- with the singing onstage. Supertitles are performance by a male singer by shout- torium until the first scene ends. a major technical innovation, developed ing the Italian word “Bravo!” Applause: It’s good manners to applaud over the past 25 years, that has unraveled Brava!: This is the Italian word of appre- after the orchestra finishes the prelude the mysteries of opera in a foreign lan- ciation for an exceptionally good female or overture, after arias (big solo per- guage for audiences around the world. performance. formances) and prominent ensemble Imprinted on individual slides or gener- pieces, and at the end of each scene. Bravi!: This is the plural form of the ated by computer, they are projected Italian word of appreciation for excep- Chorus members are usually recog- a line or two at a time on a screen tional performances. Use it if you regard nized for their good performance after suspended just below the stage’s prosce- more than one of the singers as excep- the last scene in which they appear. The nium arch. They are not intended to be tionally good. curtain closes at the end of the scene literal translations, nor do they include and then opens again to reveal the every line sung onstage. Instead, they are Etiquette chorus “frozen” in a “picture curtain,” paraphrases of enough of the libretto to clarify the action without intruding Please remain quiet from the time the awaiting your applause. upon the music or drama. orchestra begins the opera so everyone After the last intermission the conductor around you can enjoy the performance. usually signals the orchestra to stand for Even experienced operagoers get a clearer Avoid opening gum or candy wrappers, applause before he begins the next scene understanding of the performance by talking, or making other sounds. Read of the opera. reading the supertitles. These foreign and discuss the program before the language aids have become so popular If you’re not sure when to applaud, opera begins or during the intermis- with audiences and performers alike wait and follow the lead of other audi- sions. Also don’t forget to turn off your that many companies are now providing ence members. cellphone, pager and watch alarm. supertitles with operas in English as well. From An Introduction, page 1 University Opera Association designer Jeffrey Stegall has incor- The scene includes a famous sextet—that is, six soloists per- porated in his set design for the form an ensemble piece in which each expresses his thoughts Lucia wedding scenes a large semblance of a marriage stone directly to the audience, and all blend together beautifully.
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