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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. New production.

Cast/Performers

Joan Rodgers (Alcina), Janis Kelly (Alcina), Janis Kelly (Alcina from Jan 17), Sarah Connolly (Ruggiero), Lisa Milne (Morgana), Christine Rice (Bradamante), Toby Spence (Oronte), Mark Richardson (Melisso), Gail Pearson (Oberto)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Conductor(s): Sir Charles Mackerras, Noel Davies (from Jan 17)
Translation: Amanda Holden
Director(s): Charles MacKerras, David McVicar
Design: Michael Vale
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Michael Keegan-Dolan
Costume: Sue Blane

Alcina

Alcina (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T680836099. Details of all Alcina archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S943054666

Archive Listings

29 Nov 99
  to
27 Jan 00
London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.
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