Performance

Venue	London Coliseum
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	16th April 2003
To	22nd May 2003
When	Apr 16, 24, 26, May 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 22 at 19:00, Apr 19 at 18:00
Prices	From £3.00. To £68.00.
London Coliseum (V376)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

Alcina

Work:: Alcina (S943054666)

Set in a timeless world full of passion, plots and potent illusion - where reality blurs with fantasy - the enigmatic Alcina reigns. Intrigue surrounds this alluring but ruthless sorceress, who spends her time seducing lovers, then, once bored, swiftly discarding them. However, when the handsome Ruggiero is bewitched by Alcina's charms, his fiancée Bradamante enlists the help of her friend Melisso and - disguised as a man - sets out to rescue her beloved. Deceit, sensuality and seduction pervade Handel's glorious music, with exquisite arias lamenting love unrequited and faith betrayed.

Music

Handel

Production:: (T1602881456)

David McVicar places the action within the framework of a Palladian theatre and uses exuberant choreography, magical effects and lavish costumes to conjure a visual feast. This masque-like production does full justice to some of Handel's most glorious arias, and was a huge succes when first seen at the Coliseum in 1999. Original production supported by Friends of ENO. Running time 3 hrs 40 mins

Company	English National Opera
Conductor	Richard Hickox
Conductor	Anthony Legge
Director	David McVicar
Design	Michael Vale
Costume	Sue Blane
Lighting	Paule Constable
Choreographer	Michael Keegan-Dolan
Translation	Amanda Holden
Performer	Lisa Milne (Alcina)
Performer	Sarah Connolly (Ruggiero)
Performer	Laura Claycomb (Morgana)
Performer	Charlotte Hellekant (Bradamante)
Performer	Fredrik Strid (Oronte)
Performer	Mark Richardson (Melisso)
Performer	Gail Pearson (Oberto)

Listing:: L532990667

Production details

David McVicar places the action within the framework of a Palladian theatre and uses exuberant choreography, magical effects and lavish costumes to conjure a visual feast. This masque-like production does full justice to some of Handel's most glorious arias, and was a huge succes when first seen at the Coliseum in 1999. Original production supported by Friends of ENO. Running time 3 hrs 40 mins

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