Details

Set in a timeless world full of passion, plots and potent illusion - where reality blurs with fantasy - the enigmatic Alcina reigns. Intrigue surrounds this alluring but ruthless sorceress, who spends her time seducing lovers, then, once bored, swiftly discarding them. However, when the handsome Ruggiero is bewitched by Alcina's charms, his fiancée Bradamante enlists the help of her friend Melisso and - disguised as a man - sets out to rescue her beloved. Deceit, sensuality and seduction pervade Handel's glorious music, with exquisite arias lamenting love unrequited and faith betrayed. Sponsored by Standard Life.

Cast/Performers

Catherine Naglestad, Helene Schneiderman, Alice Coote, Catriona Smith, Rolf Romei, Michael Ebbecke, Claudia Mahnke, Heinz Gerger

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Company: Stuttgart State Opera
Conductor: Alan Hacker
Director(s): Jossi Wieler, Sergio Morabito
Design: Anna Viebrock