alcina (2012)
about
What happens when a pair of sister sorceresses fall in love with the wrong men? Handel tells the story of Alcina, a sorceress who gives up her powers for the love of a handsome knight, and her sister Morgana, who has to choose between a faithful lover and a mysterious stranger. Dramatic and heartbreaking in true opera seria style, with quests, betrayals, and love conquering all.
Sung in Italian with English translation, and accompanied by a chamber orchestra of period instruments.
Performance Date / Venue:
Toronto: Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:30 p.m.; Trinity St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. West.
New Hamburg: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:30 p.m.; Steinmann Mennonite Church. http://www.newhamburglive.ca
cast & creative team
Music director & Bradamante: Vicki St. Pierre
Alcina: Erin Bardua
Ruggiero: Vilma Vitols
Morgana: Maureen Batt
Oronte: Cory Knight
Melisso: James Levesque
Oberto: Julie Ludwig
Orchestra
Violin 1 – Alexis Brett
Violin 2 – Elizabeth Loewen Andrews
Viola – Mary McGeer
Cello – Laura Jones
Harpsichord – Lysiane Boulva
Oboe 1 – Daniel Brielmaier
Oboe 2 – Gillian Howard
