Ariodante
Jan 01, 1996 · 2h 58m
Director
Kriss Russman, David AldenOverview
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.
Cast of Ariodante
Crew of Ariodante
About Ariodante
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…
When was Ariodante released?
Ariodante was released on January 1, 1996.
How long is Ariodante?
Ariodante runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
Who directed Ariodante?
Ariodante was directed by Kriss Russman and David Alden.
Who is in the cast of Ariodante?
The cast of Ariodante includes Gwynne Howell (King of Scotland), Joan Rodgers (Ginevra), Ann Murray (Ariodante), Paul Nilon (Lurcanio) and Christopher Robson (Polinesso).