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She pleads their cases, and the king magnanimously pardons them and blesses the union, now unimpeded by Rodrigo, between Elena and Malcolm. The shores of Loch Katrine , with the Ben Ledi mountains in the background [notes 1]. Shepherds are watching flocks at dawn on the shore and men in the nearby forests are hunting Chorus: Elena appears in a boat on the lake and sings of her longing for her true love, Malcolm Cavatina: At the edge of the lake, Elena hears the sound of horns and vainly hopes that Malcolm will be among the hunters.

However, King James - who has disguised himself as "Uberto" in the hope of meeting the beautiful Elena - approaches from a distance, claiming to be a lost hunter. She offers him shelter and James accepts, and the two cross the lake towards Elena's home Duettino: As they sail off, the men in his entourage arrive, searching for the disguised King Chorus: Frustrated, they agree to widen the search and pray for guidance in finding their leader.

Arriving at her home, Elena explains her simple life.

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Elena's friends arrive and sing of her betrothal by her father to Rodrigo, chief of the Highlanders, a Scots tribe opposed to King James. However, he suspects that Elena is not in love with Rodrigo Duet: Directly, he asks if there is someone she loves, and learns this was only a brief episode in her past. Encouraged, he prepares to leave Elena's house Duet: All leave as Elena goes inside. Malcolm arrives, having decided to join the Highlanders Mura felici, ove il mio ben si aggira!

After so long I will see her again!

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Alone, he recalls fond memories of Elena: Then he swears he will take her away from the strongest man or die in the attempt. Unseen, Malcolm then watches Elena and her father discussing her upcoming marriage to Rodrigo.

Santa Fe Opera’s thrilling “Donna del Lago” proves the highlight of the summer

Osborne gives two dates for the premiere, December 23 p. Let us hope that the Santa Fe debut of Guillaume Tell is waiting around the corner. Browse all further reading about Rossini. The rock stage opened up to allow two other sets to rise up from below, the humble lakeside hut of the Duglas clan in Act I and the throne room of James V in Act II. If you have forgotten your Scott from English class, Ellen is the daughter of Douglas, a highlander who has been driven from the court of Scotland. The king in disguise, eventually accepting that he will not win her hand, gives her his ring, a sign of royal favor that she cashes in to secure clemency for her father and Malcolm when the rebellion fails and Roderick is slain.

She is reluctant, but Douglas orders her to obey his command: It is my wish Show me that you're a daughter worthy of her father". As he leaves, trumpets announce Rodrigo; Douglas orders Elena to follow him. Malcolm, who has overheard the conversation, approaches Elena and they pledge their undying devotion to each other Duettino: The Highland warriors urge one another to fight Chorus: He pledges to lead them to victory but, aside, expresses anxiety to see his future bride: His soldiers assure him he will win the hand of the woman he loves, as well as military victory.

Douglas enters and he and Rodrigo greet one another, the latter fervently expressing his desire to see Elena. Acclaimed by the assembled crowd for her beauty, Elena enters.

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Rodrigo approaches, declaring his love: Concerned that she does not appear to respond, Douglas assures Rodrigo that she is restrained by modesty. Father, daughter and suitor each express their hopes, concerns and fears: Malcolm and his men arrive to join the Highlanders, demanding to be put to the test. Elena tries to hide her emotions, but Douglas immediately understands where her heart lies. At the same time, Rodrigo offers friendship to Malcolm and introduces Elena as his bride-to-be; but he, too, perceives a connection between Malcolm and Elena.

In a quartet accompanied by the chorus of soldiers and women, each expresses his or her conflicting emotions: Ah l'ira, il dispetto, mi straziano il petto! Anger and resentment Tear my heart apart"; finally Albina and chorus: Crudele sospetto gli serpe nel petto! Abruptly, Serano enters to warn of an attack by the King's forces. As Rodrigo, Malcolm and the Highland warriors prepare to depart for battle the everyone joins in singing Su All leave for battle.

Show compassion To a faithful lover". Meanwhile, Elena asks Serano to find her father, whom she expects to see before he goes off to fight; Serano leaves. Duet, leading to a trio: Nevertheless, Uberto gives Elena a ring he says the King gave him, and emphasizes that it will see her through any danger.

He prepares to leave, but Rodrigo steps forward, having overheard their exchange: This becomes a trio with Rodrigo's: Elena pleads with Rodrigo's men, and Rodrigo decides to duel with Uberto himself. The two exit; Elena, trying in vain to calm them, follows. Malcolm enters, looking for Elena, but finds only Albina.

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Serano joins them, explaining that Elena has gone in search of her father, Douglas, who is on a peace mission to the King's palace. Despondent at losing Elena, Malcolm seeks his own death: Let me perish; death now Would be a relief for my ills. But if she comes to me she will bring eternal happiness to my life". However, he is confronted by the arriving clansmen who announce that Rodrigo has been slain and the Highlanders face certain defeat. Malcolm leaves for the palace, determined to rescue Elena even if it means his life.

Douglas begs his former student King James for forgiveness, not for himself but for his daughter and those who helped him on the field of battle. The King refuses, and orders him imprisoned. As Douglas is led away, the King is saddened by having to act so severely.

Meanwhile, Elena has gained entry to the palace by showing her ring from "Uberto", and hopes to save her father, Malcolm and Rodrigo of whose death she is unaware. Suddenly, in the next room, she hears the voice of "Uberto" expressing love for her: Why show me Elena's fair eyes? When "Uberto" comes in, Elena is thrilled, certain he will help her gain an interview with the King. The two enter the throne room as members of the court join them: Elena, puzzled by the courtiers' behaviour towards "Uberto", suddenly she realises that Uberto and King James are one.

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King James, softened by his affection for Elena, decides to forgive Douglas; but he makes a show of severity by condemning Malcolm. Finally, he relents and brings the young couple together. In her rondo finale , Elena rejoices to have saved both her father and her true love, while everyone else rejoices that peace has been restored: Tanti affetti in tal momento! In describing the conclusion of the first act in musical terms, Philip Gossett makes us aware that, in the stretta,:. It is significant that Naples, for whose Teatro San Carlo the opera was written, was the scene of many innovations in the opera seria form.

Santa Fe Opera’s thrilling “Donna del Lago” proves the highlight of the summer

Given its sophisticated opera-going audience "the composer could experiment with musical and dramatic forms in ways that would have met with incomprehension elsewhere. In summing up the musical and creative significance of this opera in Rossini's overall career, Gossett suggests that while Malcolm's two arias and Elena's final "tanti affetti" are " bel canto " at its finest, in this opera Rossini:. Charles Osborne notes that the music of Act 2 "remains on a high level" when compared to the structural innovations of act 1 but several aspects draw his attention.

These include Oberto's "andante cavatina" which begins with Elena: Overture 1 Eduardo e Cristina 2 Eduardo e Cristina: Overture 6 Egle ed Irene 1 Elena! Oh tu, che chiamo! Overture - Temporale Thunderstorm music 2 La Cenerentola: La sposa - Ah! Chi sa dirmi se la sposa Corriam from Guglielmo Tell 6 O patria Di tanti palpiti from Tancredi 13 O sacra all virtu, sacra al valore Soffri la tua sventura from Adelaide di Borgogna 2 O salutaris de campagne 1 O salutaris hostia 16 O sospirato lido!

Quell'alme pupille from La Pietra del paragone 3 Oh Dio! Ricciardo e Zoraide 4 Overtures 1 Pace e gioia sia con voi 1 Pace non trovo o ciel Ah come nascondere La Donna del Lago 1 Pappataci! Ave Maria su due sole note 1 Peches de vieillesse, Vol. Kyrie 2 Petite Messe solennelle: Amici in ogni evento Vieni, tuo sposo e amante Al trono tuo primiero from Adelaide di Borgogna 1 Questo cor ben lo comprende from Elisabetta, Regina d'Inghilterra 1 Questo cor ti giura amore from Demetrio e Polibio 1 Qui Tollis from Messa die Gloria 2 Quintet for two clarinets, two horns, bassoon and double bass attr.

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Overture 1 S'allontanano alfine Bel raggio lusinghier from Semiramide 7 Serenata 2 Serenata in E flat major 5 Serenata per piccolo compresso 1 Serti intrecciar le vergini from Adelaide di Borgogna 1 Si, ritrovarla io giuro from La Cenerentola 5 Si, vanne, addio Fac ut portem Christi mortem 6 Stabat Mater: Allegretto 1 Un rien: