Alcina
“Théâtre Royal de La Monnaie - De Munt”
Synopsis
Like Handel’s Orlando (1732) and Ariodante (1734), Alcina derives from the narrative material in Ariosto’s Orlando furioso. The story of the sorceress Alcina, an initially hedonistic, manipulative woman who later finds herself a victim of love, fits into the genre of the ‘magical opera’ with numerous magical elements, but Handel achieved considerable emotional authenticity in his characterisations. This makes Alcina one of the most deeply felt and multifaceted operas. ‘You may despise what you like ; but you cannot contradict Handel,’ said the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. As in Tamerlano, Pierre Audi based this production on the stage at the baroque theatre at Drottningholm, for which he originally developed the directing concept. His set is thus based on the principles of perspective, with wings in the form of painted panels. The result is marvellous modern musical theatre in a historizing frame.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Audi
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Alcina
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Production Studios
- De Munt / La Monnaie, Wahoo Production, Mezzo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Audi
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Friedrich Händel
Writer
Pierre Audi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alcina.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alcina about?
Like Handel’s Orlando (1732) and Ariodante (1734), Alcina derives from the narrative material in Ariosto’s Orlando furioso. The story of the sorceress Alcina, an initially hedonistic, manipulative woman who later finds herself a victim of love, fits into the genre of the ‘magical opera’ with numerous magical elements, but Handel achieved considerable emotional authenticity in his characterisations. This makes Alcina one of the most deeply felt and multifaceted operas. ‘You may despise what you like ; but you cannot contradict Handel,’ said the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. As in Tamerlano, Pierre Audi based this production on the stage at the baroque theatre at Drottningholm, for which he originally developed the directing concept. His set is thus based on the principles of perspective, with wings in the form of painted panels. The result is marvellous modern musical theatre in a historizing frame.
Who directed Alcina?
Alcina was directed by Pierre Audi.
Who stars in Alcina?
The principal cast of Alcina includes Sandrine Piau, Maite Beaumont, Sabina Puértolas, Angélique Noldus, Chloé Briot.
When was Alcina released and how long is it?
Alcina was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.