Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Samuel Boden (Ormindo), Ed Lyon (Amidas / Wind), Joelle Harvey (Lady Luck / Sicle), Susanna Hurrell (Music / Erisbe), James Laing (Love / Nerillus Feb15 3 / 6 / 7 / 25 / Mar15 3 / 5), Rupert Enticknap (Love / Nerillus Feb15 13 / 16 / 19 / 21 / 22 / 27), Harry Nicoll (Eryka / Wind), Rachel Kelly (Miranda), Graeme Broadbent (Ariadenus), Ashley Riches (Destiny / Osman / Wind)

Creatives/Company

Music: Francesco Cavalli
Lyrics: Giovanni Faustini
Producer(s): Shakespeare's Globe, 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