Details

Minato's plot outline is loosely based on Book 7 of Herodotus's Histories. The opera, consisting of a prologue and three acts, was first performed at Venice on the 12 January 1654, at the Teatro SS Giovanni e Paolo. Performed in Italian with English Surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Cedric Meyer (Archlute / Baroque Guitar), Biraj Barkakati (Xerse), Sophie Levi (Romilda - some dates), Alexandra Bork (Romilda - some dates), Helen May (Amastre), Rosemary Carlton-Willis (Adelanta), Alex Masters (Elviro), Kieran White (Ariodate), Sarah Parkin (Eumene), John Holland-Avery (Periarco), Katie Dobson (Clito), Marcio da Silva (Aristone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Francesco Cavalli
Lyrics: Nicolo Minato
Company: Ensemble OrQuesta
Director: Marcio da Silva
Musical Director(s): Marcio da Silva, Kieran Staub (harpsichord)
Design: Christian Hey