Details

Rosmira still loves the man who jilted her, Arsace. He, unfortunately, is in love with beautiful Partenope. As too are Armindo and Emilio. So naturally, Rosmira dresses up as a man and becomes another of Partenope's suitors, in order to win back Arsace. And that's before things get really tangled... Combining glittering arias and wonderful ensembles, Handel's comic masterpiece follows the exploits of four rival suitors in pursuit of Partenope's love. New Production. Running time 3 hrs 45mins

Cast/Performers

Rosemary Joshua (Partenope), Patricia Bardon (Rosmira), Christine Rice (Arsace), Iestyn Davies (Armindo), John Mark Ainsley (Emilio), James Gower (Ormonte)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Corporate Sponsor: skyARTS
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Christian Curnyn
Director(s): Christopher Alden, Peter Littlefield (associate director), Claire Glaskin (movement)
Design: Andrew Lieberman
Costume: Jon Morrell
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Translation: Amanda Holden
Other: Peter Littlefield (dramaturg)