Ruggiero is the first lover for whom she takes a risk – and she loses. But even her aloofness hides a sense of melancholy: As soon as Alcina truly falls in love for the first time, her magical powers dwindle. Soon, two worlds are in conflict: Bradamante’s down-to-earth, grey one and the other one, the exotically erotic world of sensual delights that Alcina represents. Alcina has captured the heart of the knight Ruggiero – and his true love Bradamante is looking for him now. Haendel’s magical opera about the unhappy sorceress Alcina, who transforms men and has set up her island as a mausoleum of discarded lovers, comes to Hanover in a celebrated production from Theater Basel, directed by Lydia Steier. The performances on March 30 and 31 will be webcast.A story about the lure of the foreign – and a firework of melodies. In Opera McGill's unique rendition, the story from Alcina's enchanted island has been moved to a grand mansion full of magic and mysteries, complete with former lovers being trapped in picture frames hanging on the walls. It was first performed in Florence, where two women ruled as co-regents to the 14-year old Duke of Tuscany, and was performed as a celebration of the power of these two women. The opera changes the story to expand the importance of women. The first opera written by a female composer, or at least the oldest that has survived the ages, Francesca Caccini's "La liberazione di Ruggiero" is based on a passage from Ariosto's fantasy novel in verse "Orlando Furioso". There will be a pre-concert lecture given by Professor Julie Cumming from 6:30p.m. In collaboration with the Early Music Area.
Patrick Hansen, artistic director Hank Knox, musical director Jessica Derventzis, stage directorīARBARA STROZZI L'amante modesto Con le belle non ci vuol fretta Vecchio amante che rende la piazza Priego ed amore FRANCESCA CACCINI La liberazione di Ruggiero dall'isola d'Alcina
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