Detroit Opera - Rinaldo
one of the composer's richest operas
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Why see Detroit Opera - Rinaldo?
High Fantasy
Detroit Opera present a thrilling new take on Handel's Baroque opera Rinaldo, re-imagining the story to take place within the dreams of a child on the ward in a modern day hospital. Directed by Louisa Proske and conducted by Roberto Kalb, don't miss this fantastic production at the Opera House!
What Is The Story?
Rinaldo is in three acts and was first performed in 1711, famously the first Italian opera composed specifically for the London stage. Based on Torquato Tasso's epic poem Gerusalemme Liberata, the plot follows the heroic knight Rinaldo as he battles the sorceress Armida and the Saracen forces, all in a bid to rescue his beloved Almirena.
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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Rod Little
Enchanting Rinaldo
Not always a fan of productions that reimagine operas, but this was both ingenious and delightful. The idea that Rinaldo is imagining the plot while recovering from brain surgery in a hospital bed works amazingly well, with wonderful effects like converting the hospital bed into a boat. The set is basically very simple but the CGI effects shown in the room window are engaging and keep one's attention. The dancing is entrancing, particularly the song with the bird -- presaged by a fluttering flock of birds in the computer graphics. The singing is terrific and the orchestra is very fine, particularly the harpsichord and theorbo. And of course Handel's music is a delight -- he wrote so many wonderful operas and oratorios. ... Read more
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