Händel: Rodelinda
“The Metropolitan Opera: Rodelinda”
Synopsis
Renée Fleming stars in the title role of one of Handel’s greatest dramas, seen in Stephen Wadsworth’s 2004 Met premiere production. Rodelinda is faced with an impossible dilemma: With her husband Bertarido believed dead, she either has to marry the despised Grimoaldo (the elegant Joseph Kaiser), who has usurped her husband’s throne, or see him murder her son. But Bertarido (leading countertenor Andreas Scholl) is alive and eventually reclaims both throne and wife—and makes peace with his enemies. Stephanie Blythe is marvelous as Eduige, Bertarido’s sister, who is betrothed to Grimoaldo but turns against him. Baroque authority Harry Bicket conducts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rodelinda: "Mio caro bene" -- Renée Fleming (Met Opera)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-11-30
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Renée Fleming
Rodelinda, Queen of Milan, wife of Bertarido
Andreas Scholl
Bertarido, King of Milan, believed to be dead
Joseph Kaiser
Grimoaldo, usurper of Milan, betrothed to Eduige
Stephanie Blythe
Eduige, Bertarido's sister, bethrothed to Grimoaldo
Iestyn Davies
Unulfo, counselor to Grimoaldo, secretly loyal to Bertarido
Shenyang
Garibaldo, counselor to Grimoaldo
Moritz Linn
Flavio, son of Rodelinda and Bertarido
Harry Bicket
Conductor
Deborah Voigt
Host
Deborah Voigt
Self - Host
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond, Stephen Wadsworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Francesco Haym, Antonio Salvi
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Händel: Rodelinda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond, Stephen Wadsworth
Nicola Francesco Haym, Antonio Salvi
Georg Friedrich Händel
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Diamond
Director
Martin Pakledinaz
Costume Design
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
Stephen Wadsworth
Director
Nicola Francesco Haym
Writer
Antonio Salvi
Writer
Stephen Wadsworth
Production Design
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
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What is Händel: Rodelinda about?
Renée Fleming stars in the title role of one of Handel’s greatest dramas, seen in Stephen Wadsworth’s 2004 Met premiere production. Rodelinda is faced with an impossible dilemma: With her husband Bertarido believed dead, she either has to marry the despised Grimoaldo (the elegant Joseph Kaiser), who has usurped her husband’s throne, or see him murder her son. But Bertarido (leading countertenor Andreas Scholl) is alive and eventually reclaims both throne and wife—and makes peace with his enemies. Stephanie Blythe is marvelous as Eduige, Bertarido’s sister, who is betrothed to Grimoaldo but turns against him. Baroque authority Harry Bicket conducts.
Who directed Händel: Rodelinda?
Händel: Rodelinda was directed by Matthew Diamond, Stephen Wadsworth.
Who stars in Händel: Rodelinda?
The principal cast of Händel: Rodelinda includes Renée Fleming, Andreas Scholl, Joseph Kaiser, Stephanie Blythe, Iestyn Davies.
When was Händel: Rodelinda released and how long is it?
Händel: Rodelinda was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Händel: Rodelinda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Händel: Rodelinda was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.