"With lavish sets by Maurizio Balo, evocative and realistic, it establishes the period atmosphere well; but it is Muti's evident enthusiasm for the piece in his taut and exciting conducting that above all brings out the drama of conflict in 16th-century Scotland, with the melancholy Elena, the heroine, caught between rival forces." (The Penguin Guide)

"This DVD gives a rare opportunity to experience a work of musical individuality and interest in a well-sung and conducted performance. It is mature Rossini at his best and most demanding of participants. I welcome its availability and recommend it to other enthusiasts of Rossini's opera seria that are, through their musical quality and dramatic potential, slowly gaining a foothold in the repertoire.

" (Musicweb International)
Cast
Rockwell Blake (Giacomo V, Re di Scozia)
Giorgio Surjan (Douglas d'Angus)
Chris Merritt (Rodrigo di Dhu)
June Anderson (Elena)
Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala; Riccardo Muti

Catalogue Number: OALS3009D
Date of Performance: 1992
Running Time: 167 minutes
Sound: Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Subtitles: EN
Label: Opus Arte