orlando furioso Vivaldi , Opera De Nice , March 2011

Orlando Furioso , opera in 3 acts , composed by : Antonio Vivaldi 1727 .

Style : Dramma per Musica

location : Opera De Nice , 30 march 2011

In This Video , little conversation with

Jean christophe spinosi

Jennifer Larmore


about Orlando Furioso :

based on poem of the same name by Ariosto , The opera -- more formally, the dramma per musica -- alternates arias with recitative, and is set on an island at an unspecified time. The story line combines several plot lines from Ariosto: the exploits of the hero Orlando are detailed, as well as the tale of the sorceress Alcina .

today there is 8 recordings of orlando furioso , the last one is released in 2008
, and one dvd , released in 2000 with greatest mezzo soprano :
Marilyn Horne .


In March 2011 , orlando furioso is staged , among great cast , and mysterious

dark Mise En Scene , created by Pierre Audi.

This opera is staged on Theatre de Champs Elysee - Paris , London Barbican Hall in concert Version , Opera De Nice , and Opera de Nancy .


Cast :

Marie-Nicole Lemieux : Orlando

Jennifer Larmore : Alcina

Verónica Cangemi : Angelica

Philippe Jaroussky / max emanuel cencic : Ruggiero

Christian Senn : Astolfo

Christianne Stotijn : Bradamante

Romina Basso : Medoro


PS : i did see orlando furioso on Mezzo tv , it is outstanding performance with brilliant cast , thanks Mezzo Tv , i hope so that release on DVD.

Monalisa

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• Vivaldi
• Marie Nicole Limieux
• philippe jaroussky
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