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Alcina ( HWV 34) is a 1735 opera seria by George Frideric Handel. Handel used the libretto of L'isola di Alcina, an opera that was set in 1728 in Rome by Riccardo Broschi, which he acquired the year after during his travels in Italy.
Alcina is a baroque opera by George Frederic Handel based on the play Orlando Furioso by Ariosto. It tells the story of a sorceress who enchants a knight and his fiancee on her island, and how they overcome her magic with love and courage.
Alcina is an opera by George Frideric Handel based on Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando furioso. It tells the story of Alcina, a sorceress who enchants the knight Ruggiero, and his love for Bradamante. Find out more about the roles, libretto, sheetmusic and videos of this opera.
- Georg Handel
- A. Marchi
- Italian
- 16 April 1735, London (Covent Garden)
Alcina, HWV 34 (Handel, George Frideric) Movements/Sections. 3 acts. Composition Year. 1735. Genre Categories. Opera seria; Theatrical Works; Operas;
- Alcyna
- Alcina
Read the plot summary of Handel's opera Alcina, a story of magic, love and betrayal on an enchanted island. Learn about the characters, the spells, the battles and the happy ending.
Haendel - Alcina (Act I) with Catherine Naglestad, Alice Coote & Helene Schneiderman. EuroArtsChannel. 530K subscribers. Subscribed. 406. 91K views 7 years ago. ...more. From the State Oper of ...
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Watch the 2015 production of Alcina, one of Händel's most popular operas, based on Ariosto's Orlando furioso. Alcina is a witch who enchants her lovers with her magic, but they are rescued by Ruggiero and Bradamante in a musical and theatrical adventure.
