A coproduction between two totally different theatres (the new stage in Oslo and the old stage in Copenhagen) this show was quite a challenge stenographically, and also for the mezzo who had to learn how fly! The initial performances in Oslo were performed without a conductor, Bjarte Eike leading his wonderful Barkksolistene from his desk, as would have been the case in Handel’s time. In Copenhagen equally amazing Concerto Copenhagen was conducted from the harpsichord by Lars Ulrich Mortensen . Nicole Heaston was a revelation as Alcina in both houses.
- Norwegian Opera · Oslo · January 2014
- Royal Danish Opera · Copenhagen · February 2015
Creative Team
| Sets | Louis Desiré |
| Costumes | Louis Desiré |
| Lighting and Video | Mikki Kunttu /Mikael Sylvest |
| Movement | Ran Braun |
| Conductor | Bjarte Eike /Lars Ulrich Mortensen |
Cast
Inger Dam-Jensen, Nicole Heaston, Anke Briegel, Silvia Moi, Hyon Lee, Tuva Semmingsen, Itziar Lesaka, Johannes Weisser, Ruxandra Donose, Kristina Hammarstrom, Marius Roth Christensen, Wojteck Gierlach, Jacob Zethner.
