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"Based on Victor Hugo's most sensational play, 'Lucrece Borgia', a scandalous tale of murder, torture, incest, homosexuality, drunkenness and orgies, Donizetti's opera is one of the great masterpieces of Italian 'bel canto' repertoire. While omitting some of its more excessive elements, the libretto by Felice Romani inspired Donizetti to compose superb arias, duets, ensembles and choruses, bringing each act to a stirring conclusion. Brimming with high drama and pathos, this production stars Greek diva Dimitra Theodossiou in the infamous title role."
"The love affair of Lucretia Borgia (Sutherland) with a future Cardinal, amidst the intrigues of Italian Renaissance politics."
"Joan Sutherland gives an unsurpassed performance as Lucrezia in this colorful production of sixteenth century opulence and decadence."
"This presentation of Donizetti's tale of 16th-century opulence and decadence tells the story of the powerful Borgia family, led by Cesare Borgia and his sister Lucretia."
"A presentation of Gaetano Donizetti's opera which tells the story of sixteenth century opulence and decadence."
"Story of the pursuit of power, politics, poisonings and intimations of incest in Renaissance Italy."
"A story of love and intrigue set in 16th century Italy. A young man, Gennaro, meets the despised Lucrezia Borgia and is attracted to her. Lucrezia's husband, Alfonso, is jealous and plots his revenge on Gennaro. Just before he dies from poisoning, Lucrezia tells Gennaro that she is his mother. She too drinks poison and dies with him."
"A presentation of Gaetano Donizetti's opera, which tells about the powerful, ruthless Borgia family, led by Cesare Borgia and his sister Lucretia, who ruled 16th century Italy."