Details

Determined to find a husband for his beautiful daughter, Isabeau, King Raimondo organises a 'Tournament of Love' in her honour. Knights from around the country assemble to demonstrate their affection for the young Princess. But, to the King's dismay, Isabeau refuses to choose a suitor. As punishment the King forces Isabeau to ride naked on horseback through the town. While the people refuse to look, Folco, the King's falconer, accidentally glimpses her and is arrested. Visiting Folco in prison, Isabeau falls in love with him, a passion which is doomed.

Cast/Performers

Anne Sophie Duprels (Isabeau), David Butt Philip (Folco), Mikhail Svetlov (King Raimondo), George von Bergen (Cornelius), Nadine Benjamin (Ermyntrude), Joanna Marie Skillett (Ermyngarde), Fiona Kimm (Giglietta), Oliver Brignall (Il cavalier Faidit), Thomas Humphreys (L'araldo maggiore)

Creatives/Company

Music: Pietro Mascagni
Lyrics: Luigi Illica
Producer(s): Opera Holland Park, New York City Opera
Company(s): City of London Sinfonia, Opera Holland Park Chorus
Conductor: Francesco Cilluffo
Director: Martin Lloyd-Evans
Design: takis
Lighting: Robbie Butler