by Nathan Southern
synopsis
The Wiener Staatsoper mounted this 2011 production of Georg Friedrich Händel's three-act opera seria Alcina (1735). The cast includes Anja Harteros in the title role, Vesselina Kasarova as Ruggiero, Veronica Cangemi as Morgana and Kristina Hammarström as Bradamante. Marc Minkowski conducts Les Musiciens du Louvre - Grenoble, accomopanied by the dance troupe Wiener Staatsballett. Adrian Noble directs for the stage, Anthony Ward designed the sets and costumes, and Thomas Lang serves as chorus director and Sue Lefton choreographs.
characteristics
- Troupe
- Stage
- Production [showbiz]
