Ariodante
Synopsis
The English National Opera first mounted David Alden's production of Ariodante, one of Handel's greatest masterpieces, in 1993. It met with unanimous critical and popular acclaim, and this 1996 revival features many of the leading singers from the original production. Ariodante is Handel's 1735 setting of an episode from Ariosto, in which the King of Scotland's daughter is treacherously accused of infidelity to her promised husband. The range of feelings provoked as the characters develop is caught in music of quite extraordinary emotional power, even by Handel's own exalted standards.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kriss Russman, David Alden
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Salvi, Amanda Holden
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Ariodante
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kriss Russman, David Alden
Antonio Salvi, Amanda Holden
Georg Friedrich Händel
Nigel Cattle, Steve Eveleigh
Department Leadership Roster
Kriss Russman
Director
Antonio Salvi
Writer
Amanda Holden
Writer
Nigel Cattle
Editor
Steve Eveleigh
Editor
Ian MacNeil
Production Design
Ian MacNeil
Costume Design
David Alden
Director
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What is Ariodante about?
The English National Opera first mounted David Alden's production of Ariodante, one of Handel's greatest masterpieces, in 1993. It met with unanimous critical and popular acclaim, and this 1996 revival features many of the leading singers from the original production. Ariodante is Handel's 1735 setting of an episode from Ariosto, in which the King of Scotland's daughter is treacherously accused of infidelity to her promised husband. The range of feelings provoked as the characters develop is caught in music of quite extraordinary emotional power, even by Handel's own exalted standards.
Who directed Ariodante?
Ariodante was directed by Kriss Russman, David Alden.
Who stars in Ariodante?
The principal cast of Ariodante includes Gwynne Howell, Joan Rodgers, Ann Murray, Paul Nilon, Christopher Robson.
When was Ariodante released and how long is it?
Ariodante was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Ariodante?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ariodante was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.