Baroque specialist Matthew Halls returns to conduct this “magic” opera by Händel and British stage director Alessandro Talevi makes his U.S. debut. This knight in shining armor tale follows Amadigi and Dardano, who are both determined to win the hand of Princess Oriana. Challenged by the potions and power of a sorceress with the help of demonic spirits, true love prevails in the end. [View the video trailer]
"It's compelling theater that draws the listener into the action...This is the kind of high professional polish one would expect from Germany's Halle Gottingen Handel Festival or another European early-music celebration. And, indeed, Europe will see this production when the CCO takes it to London's Wigmore Hall in March. It is, in short, a giant step forward for the company, and it brings distinction to the arts in Colorado."
"If you're looking for a recording of this opera, I highly recommend this one. It is Händel full of life and spirit!" Listen to the finale of Amadigi di Gaula:
Thank you to the following for their support of this production of Amadigi di Gaula:
Production Sponsors
National Endowment for the Arts | Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie | Phoebe Smedley
Performance Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Bader, Jr. | Pamela and Louis Bansbach | Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust | Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Huseby
Lizabeth A. Lynner and James L. Palenchar | Nancy Parker
