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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