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Francesco Cavalli's opera L'Ormindo was first staged in Venice in 1644 at the Teatro San Cassiano, a perfect match in time and scale for this new venture. The intimate nature of the work performed by nine singers and eight musicians in the intimacy of the theatre will provide a rare experience of Baroque opera, and a level of authenticity that promises to be richly revealing as well as rewarding. Kasper Holten, Director of The Royal Opera, directs a production that draws on the theatrical conventions in London at the time, with music under the direction of Christian Curnyn, one of the most sought-after Baroque specialists of today. And as the opera will be performed in English, this is a rare opportunity to discover not only the immediacy of a stage world of jealous lovers, elopement and the intervention of Fortune and Destiny but also the unique qualities of Baroque opera itself.

Creatives/Company

Music: Francesco Cavalli
Lyrics: Giovanni Faustini

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Archive listings for L'Ormindo (2015)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T654373087

Producer Shakespeare's Globe. Producer Royal Opera House. Company Early Opera Company. Translation Christopher Cowell. Conductor Christian Curnyn. Director Kasper Holten. Costume Anja Vang Kragh. Choreographer Signe Fabricius. Design Anja Vang Kragh. Performer Samuel Boden (Ormindo). Performer Ed Lyon (Amidas / Wind). Performer Joelle Harvey (Lady Luck / Sicle). Performer Susanna Hurrell (Music / Erisbe). Performer James Laing (Love / Nerillus Feb15 3 / 6 / 7 / 25 / Mar15 3 / 5). Performer Rupert Enticknap (Love / Nerillus Feb15 13 / 16 / 19 / 21 / 22 / 27). Performer Harry Nicoll (Eryka / Wind). Performer Rachel Kelly (Miranda). Performer Graeme Broadbent (Ariadenus). Performer Ashley Riches (Destiny / Osman / Wind).

3 Feb 15 to 5 Mar 15

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, West End :: V165
listing details L312241430

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