In 1711, Handel made his mark in London with the premiere of Rinaldo, the first Italian opera composed specifically for the London stage. It would be the most popular of the composer's operas during his lifetime. Three centuries later, Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production stars countertenor David Daniels, Elza van den Heever, Julia Kleiter, Luca Pisaroni and Sonia Prina.
General Goffredo and his chief knight Rinaldo are fighting King Argante for Jerusalem during the First Crusade. King Argante has enlisted the help of the sorceress Armida, the Queen of Damascus, in vanquishing Rinaldo. The battle quickly becomes more complicated as Armida's tricks cause confusion and jealousy.
CAST:
Rinaldo David Daniels
Almirena Julia Kleiter
Armida Elza van den Heever
Argante Luca Pisaroni
Goffredo Sonia Prina
Eustazio Iestyn Davies
CONDUCTOR: Harry Bicket
STAGE DIRECTOR: Francisco Negrin
LYRIC OPERA ORCHESTRA & CHORUS
CHORUS MASTER: Michael Black
APPROX. LENGTH: 3 hours 40 minutes
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I really enjoyed this afternoon's performance. On a hot Saturday afternoon, this was a great treat. Thank you.
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