Lyric Opera 2023-2024 Issue 3 - Daughter of the Regiment

A scene from the Metropolitan Opera Company’s production of The Daughter of the Regiment. Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment is bel canto opera’s equivalent of vintage champagne. Marie, the lovable, irrepressible, spirited heroine—a foundling, raised by soldiers—loves handsome Tonio. Things get complicated when the Marquise carts her off to re ne her with a “proper” education. In one exhilarating number after another, Marie throws off coloratura ourishes like shooting stars, while her tenor sweetheart pops out nine high-Cs in a single aria! Bel canto superstar Lawrence Brownlee and comedic veteran Alessandro Corbelli partner with the dazzling Lisette Oropesa in her eagerly awaited Lyric debut. The marvelously stylish Speranza Scappucci conducts Laurent Pelly’s quick-witted, uproarious production. Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera