Ariodante (1996)
The English National Opera first mounted David Alden's production of Ariodante, one of Handel's greatest masterpieces, in 1993. It met with unanimous critical and popular acclaim, and this 1996 revival features many of the leading singers from the original production. Ariodante is Handel's 1735 setting of an episode from Ariosto, in which the King of Scotland's daughter is treacherously accused of infidelity to her promised husband. The range of feelings provoked as the characters develop is caught in music of quite extraordinary emotional power, even by Handel's own exalted standards.
Director: Kriss Russman, David Alden
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Cast
- Gwynne Howell - King of Scotland
- Joan Rodgers - Ginevra
- Ann Murray - Ariodante
- Paul Nilon - Lurcanio
- Christopher Robson - Polinesso
- Lesley Garrett - Dalinda
- Mark Le Brocq - Odoardo
Screenplay
Music: Georg Friedrich Händel
Editing: Nigel Cattle, Steve Eveleigh
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kriss Russman, David Alden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ariodante about?
- The English National Opera first mounted David Alden's production of Ariodante, one of Handel's greatest masterpieces, in 1993. It met with unanimous critical and popular acclaim, and this 1996 revival features many of the leading singers from the original production. Ariodante is Handel's 1735 setting of an episode from Ariosto, in which the King of Scotland's daughter is treacherously accused of infidelity to her promised husband. The range of feelings provoked as the characters develop is caught in music of quite extraordinary emotional power, even by Handel's own exalted standards.
- Who directed Ariodante?
- Ariodante was directed by Kriss Russman, David Alden.
- Who stars in Ariodante?
- Ariodante stars Gwynne Howell, Joan Rodgers, Ann Murray, Paul Nilon, Christopher Robson, Lesley Garrett.
- How long is Ariodante?
- Ariodante has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).