New-to-Chicago Production
Luisa Miller
By
Giuseppe Verdi
Language - Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Running Time - 2 hours, 45 minutes with 1 intermission
Verdi’s sumptuously beautiful romantic drama
tells the story of sweet, vulnerable Luisa, who loves Rodolfo, the son
of a ruthless, unethical nobleman whom Luisa’s own father loathes. The
young couple’s relationship leads to catastrophe in a drama that
breathes passion and excitement. Memorable arias (including “Quando le
sere al placido,” one of the composer’s greatest tenor hits),
breathtaking duets, and thrilling ensembles abound in this tale of
star-crossed love and violent jealousy. Lyric’s first presentation of
this electrifying work in more than three decades will be a feast for
all devotees of Verdi and Italian opera.