Details

Vivaldi hurled every bit of his wild imagination into his first opera for Venice. The manuscript of this magical piece has been neglected ever since. An extraordinary trail of discovery leads you via Newcastle, Venice and Turin to the enchanted garden of the sorceress-queen Ersilla, including a fully staged performance of the pivotal second act. Unforgettable music performed by the cream of period instrumentalists and singers, set within a blazingly theatrical production, this is the first time the piece has been seen or heard since 1714.

Cast/Performers

Christopher Robson, Stephen Wallace, Arlene Rolph, Katheine Haataja, Louise Mott, Keel Watson, Emma Dogliani

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Antonio Vivaldi, Grazio Braccioli (1714)
Company(s): Tete a Tete, Orlando Jopling Orchestra
Adapted by(s): Bill Bankes-Jones, Orlando Jopling
Translation: Bill Bankes-Jones
Conductor: Catherine Martin
Director: Bill Bankes-Jones
Design: Tim Meacock
Lighting: Mark Doubleday