The setting of the opera is the enchantress Alcina's island: here by her magic powers she has created a magnificent palace in a beautiful landscape, to lure her many lovers into her power. One of these is Ruggiero, a warrior, who under Alcina's spell has forsaken his duty and his betrothed, Bradamante.

Genres

Cast

Anja Harteros

Alcina

Vesselina Kasarova

Ruggiero

Benjamin Bruns

Oronte

Adam Plachetka

Melisso

Marc Minkowski

Conductor