Details

In this opera, rivals on the Olympic race track are also rivals in love. Fierce competition (both athletic and amorous), mistaken identities, a failed suicide attempt and a foiled murder plot - it's a heady and intoxicating mix with glitteringly bravura music by Vivaldi. Olympic fever is heating up for the summer of 2012 and Garsington Opera will be celebrating in style with performances of L'Olimpiade, the last of its trio of Vivaldi operas. Performances start in the early evening and there is a long dinner interval when audiences can picnic or dine in the marquees, with catering provided by Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts. Audience members may arrive from 16:00

Cast/Performers

Emily Fons (Megacle), Michael Maniaci (Aminta), Rosa Bove (Aristea), Tim Mead (Licida), Ruby Hughes (Argene), Riccardo Novaro (Clistene), William Berger (Alcandro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Vivaldi
Lyrics: Pietro Metastasio
Producer: Garsington Opera
Company: Garsington Opera Orchestra
Conductor: Laurence Cummings
Director: David Freeman
Design: David Roger
Lighting: Bruno Poet