Alcina by Händel, pet. 14 feb. 2025, Od (2025/2025), Režija: Magdalena Fuchsberger, Dirigent Rubén Dubrovsky, Gärtnerplatztheater, Munich, Germany

Georg Frideric Handel dominated London’s Covent Garden Theatre in the 1734/1735 season. Along with three oratorios, he staged five operas here, which included two world premieres, both of which were based on episodes from Ariosto’s epic poem, Orlando furioso (The Furious Roland): “Ariodante”, and of course, “Alcina”. Handel’s last great opera success in London is an extra special synthesis of the arts. Alcina’s magic island is bustling with elements of singing, pantomime, dance and mechanical theatre. A further powerful sign of life in the fascinating field of baroque opera, presented by the Gärtnerplatztheater.