Royal Opera House brings back Handel's Alcina for new run
Baroque opera about an enchantress who turns her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera House stage this month
The Royal Opera House's production of George Frideric Handel's Alcina opened this week, running from 15 September to 3 October, according to the Guardian.
The opera tells the story of an enchantress, Alcina, who lures men to her island and transforms her former lovers into beasts, wild animals or other objects once she tires of them, the Guardian reported.
The Guardian published a gallery of behind-the-scenes photographs taken by photographer Tristram Kenton on the final day of rehearsals, showing the staging described as "colourful and larger-than-life."
The production marks a return of the opera to the Royal Opera House stage, according to the report.
Further details on the cast, creative team and director of this staging were not included in the available material.
Sources
- The lion, the witch and the warblers: behind the scenes of Handel’s Alcina at the RBO – in pictures — The Guardian — Culture
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Ukraine Signs Council of Europe Convention on TV Series Co-Production
The agreement, signed during the Carpathian Summit, is intended to open new opportunities for Ukrainian involvement in European television production.
Munich Adopts New Security Concept for 2026 Oktoberfest Featuring Artificial Intelligence
City authorities aim to prevent a repeat of the temporary closure that affected the world's largest beer festival last year
UN Resolution and New Initiatives Aim to Correct Global Perceptions of Africa
Efforts including a push to redraw the world map, school curriculum reforms and awareness campaigns seek to present a more accurate and positive image of the African continent, according to Deutsche Welle.
Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise Seen Sharing Suite at Arrowhead Stadium
The pop star and the actor were reported to have sat together while watching Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce play.
New £1m grant launched to help communities protect green spaces
Fund aims to support local groups safeguarding threatened wildlife sites and green spaces, according to a BBC report.
Volunteer Group Marks Ten Years Clearing Debris From UK Harbour
From an inflatable doll to a games console, members say the harbour clean-up project continues to surprise them a decade on
Comments
Loading comments…