Cantanti Project Presents Handel's ALCINA
By: Sally Henry Fuller Jan. 31, 2016
Cantanti Project and Washington Heights Musical Society present Handel's Alcina, February 28 and March 6.
Strip away the supernatural powers, disguises, and enchantment, and at the heart of the story is the desire to love and be loved. Through Handel's descriptive and moving music, this 18th century opera based on a 15th century epic poem still resonates with us today.
With generous support from the Washington Heights Musical Society and in collaboration with Dorian Baroque Orchestra, Cantanti Project is pleased to present Handel's Alcina.
Presented in Italian with English supertitles. Conducted by Dr. James Bates.
Tickets available at www.cantantiproject.org/tickets
Orchestra Performance
Sunday February 28th, 7PM
Holyrood Episcopal Church, 715 W 179th St., New York NY
$25
Alcina in Concert (cover cast performance; Bill Lewis, piano)
Sunday March 6th, 6PM
Shetler Studios, 244 W 54th St., New York NY
$20
Cast
Alcina - Laura Mitchell/Allyson Dezii*
Morgana - Joyce Yin/Shira Caplan*
Ruggiero - Rachel Selan
Bradamante - Tara Gruszkiewicz
Oronte - John Villemaire
Oberto - Barbara Porto/Karin Weston*
Melisso - Grant Mech/Sam Fujii*
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