prague baroque orchestra & vocal ensemble
| Antonio VIVALDI – Orlando furioso |
 Antonio Vivaldi(1678–1741) Orlando furioso RV 728 Dramma per musica in three acts Libretto: Grazio Braccioli based on the poem by Ludovico Ariosto Premiere: Teatro San Angelo de Venise en 1727 The opera is set on an island at an unspecified time. The story line combines several plot lines from Ariosto: the exploits of the hero Orlando are detailed, as well as the tale of the sorceress Alcina. Orlando – contralto Angelica – soprano Alcina – contralto Bradamante – contralto Medoro – contralto Ruggiero – contralto Astolfo – bass Collegium 1704 Václav Luks – dirigent |
