ALCINA Handel — Opera North (2022)
Don’t Fall Under Her Spell
Welcome to Alcina’s island paradise. All men who set foot there fall under her spell, but soon discover it’s all an illusion: Alcina is an enchantress whose island is nothing but a barren wasteland, its animals, rocks and trees are in fact her spellbound discarded lovers. When handsome knight Ruggiero appears, Alcina experiences true love for the first time. But when Ruggiero’s fiancée arrives on a mission to rescue him, Alcina’s magic is tested to breaking point… Handel’s bewitching tale of deception, seduction, love and loss is bursting with heart-melting music, such as Ruggiero’s regretful farewell to the beauty of Alcina’s island. But to whom is he saying goodbye, and who will pay the ultimate sacrifice? (Description by Opera North)
Cast
- Márie Flavin - Alcina
- Patrick Terry - Ruggiero
- Mari Askvik - Bradamante
- Fflur Wyn - Morgana
- Nick Pritchard - Oronte
- Claire Pascoe - Melissa
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, live performance
Trailer
ALCINA Handel — Opera North TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is ALCINA Handel — Opera North about?
- Welcome to Alcina’s island paradise. All men who set foot there fall under her spell, but soon discover it’s all an illusion: Alcina is an enchantress whose island is nothing but a barren wasteland, its animals, rocks and trees are in fact her spellbound discarded lovers. When handsome knight Ruggiero appears, Alcina experiences true love for the first time. But when Ruggiero’s fiancée arrives on a mission to rescue him, Alcina’s magic is tested to breaking point… Handel’s bewitching tale of deception, seduction, love and loss is bursting with heart-melting music, such as Ruggiero’s regretful farewell to the beauty of Alcina’s island. But to whom is he saying goodbye, and who will pay the ultimate sacrifice? (Description by Opera North)
- Who directed ALCINA Handel — Opera North?
- ALCINA Handel — Opera North was directed by Tim Albery.
- Who stars in ALCINA Handel — Opera North?
- ALCINA Handel — Opera North stars Márie Flavin, Patrick Terry, Mari Askvik, Fflur Wyn, Nick Pritchard, Claire Pascoe.
- How long is ALCINA Handel — Opera North?
- ALCINA Handel — Opera North has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is ALCINA Handel — Opera North?
- ALCINA Handel — Opera North is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What are the themes of ALCINA Handel — Opera North?
- The themes of ALCINA Handel — Opera North include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art.