Rinaldo

Description

Rinaldo is supposed to liberate the city of Jerusalem. But the brave Crusader falls into the treacherous web of the Saracen sorceress Armida. While the religious and political conflicts discussed remain controversial to this day, Handel's opera ultimately shows that the transcendent power of love leads to peace. Not only with unforgettable arias like «Lascia ch’io pianga», but also with spectacular stage effects, Handel succeeded with his first musical theater work for London in inspiring the audience for Italian opera. At the Zurich Opera House, Philippe Jaroussky conducts a top-class baroque ensemble, with Christophe Dumaux, Regula Mühlemann, and Jeanine De Bique in the solo roles.

Highlights

• Handel's opera in three acts
• With Philippe Jaroussky and a baroque ensemble
• Unforgettable arias like «Lascia ch’io pianga»

General Information

The opera "Rinaldo" is performed at the Zurich Opera House and tells the story of a crusader who is supposed to free Jerusalem. The production combines impressive stage effects with a top-class cast and themes the power of love amidst religious conflicts.

Location

Sechseläutenplatz 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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