Donizetti: Il castello di Kenilworth

Recorded during the 2018 Donizetti Festival, Il castello di Kenilworth was first staged at Naples’s San Carlo in 1829. The opera features a score that is presented in its original form, with a unique casting choice for the character of Warney, traditionally a baritone role, now performed by a tenor.

This production brings to life the themes of power and emotion through the character of Queen Elizabeth I, who grapples with her responsibilities as a monarch and her personal feelings. The narrative focuses on the tension between the two main female characters, each facing isolation in a patriarchal environment. This recording is a significant representation of Donizetti's exploration of British history through opera, following his other notable works.