Originally conceived for the very specific attributes of the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (a converted power station in the middle of the river in Geneva), this concept was then adapted to the just as specific attributes of Santa Fe opera. It was then once again adapted to the even more specific surroundings of the Carlos V palace in the Alhambra in Granada. The show, in all its settings, was admired for its totally un-compromising elegance and depth, all claustrophobically kept within the strict form of this french classical tragedy become true Opera Seria in the hands of a 14 year old genius… Donal Kaasch was the impressive Mitridate in all versions.
- Grand Théâtre · Geneva · November 1997
- Santa Fe Festival · Santa Fe · July 2001
- The Alhambra · Granada · June 2006
Creative Team
| Sets | Anthony Baker /Mark Bouman (Alhambra elements) |
| Costumes | Anthony Baker |
| Lighting | Wolfgang Goebbel (Geneva)/Allen Hahn (/Santa fe)/ Bruno Poet (Alhambra) |
| Conductor | John Keenan / Kenneth Montgomery /Harry Christophers |
Cast
Laura Aikin, Inger Dam Jensen, Ofelia Sala, Sandrine Piau, Flavio Oliver, Bejun Mehta, Jossie Perez, Celena Schafer, Donald Kaasch, Cecilia Nanneson, John MacVeigh, Michael Smallwood, Cristina Obrégon, Nicolle Foland, Kathleen Callahan, Fiorella Burato, Dagmar Peckova, Jeannette Fischer, Marc Laho
