Lucrezia Borgia by Gaetano Donizetti

Angela Meade, soprano; Will Crutchfield, conductor and Director of Opera; Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano; Michele Angelini, tenor; Christophoros Stamboglis, bass; Bel Canto Young Artists; Orchestra of St. Luke’s

Set during the Renaissance in Venice and Ferrara, Victor Hugo’s play is full of sensuality and decadence – jealousy, espionage, betrayal and poison. Even more than Lucia di Lammermoor, Lucrezia Borgia is Donizetti’s great bel canto masterpiece. Vocal fireworks illuminate this grand, dark-hued melodrama.

Symphony Court, Caramoor’s dining pavilion, is open to all ticket buyers (reservations required). Enjoy a casual prix fixe buffet dinner among the beautiful gardens in the Reception Tent and Italian Pavilion. 6pm, $70 per person, inclusive of tax. Cash bar is available, guests may also bring their own wine.

Intermissions: Members (donors of $100 or more) are welcome to join us in the Reception Tent for refreshments

Pre-opera events starting at 3pm; free for ticket-holders.

Repeat performance will be on Friday, July 18, 8pm.

Round-trip NYC transportation on the Caramoor Caravan: Ride comfortably in a luxury, air-conditioned coach from Grand Central Station/Lexington Avenue to Caramoor.

Caramoor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, New York 10536 in Westchester County, 40 miles northeast of New York City. Visit Caramoor.