Music ·Romance ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1998 · 3h 24m

Rodelinda

Director

Cast

Anna Caterina Antonacci as Rodelinda Louise Winter as Eduige Andreas Scholl as Bertarido Umberto Chiummo as Garibaldo Artur Stefanowicz as Unulfo Kurt Streit as Grimoaldo

Crew

Georg Friedrich Händel — Original Music Composer Nicola Francesco Haym — Writer Antonio Salvi — Writer

Synopsis

Jean-Marie Villegier's modern interpretation of Handel's "Rodelinda" – filmed live at the world-renowned Glyndebourne Opera House in the United Kingdom, sets the timeless tale of jealousy and treachery in the black-and-white world of the silent-movie era. Soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci sings the title role of Rodelinda, with tenor Kurt Streit and bass Umberto Chiummo performing the parts of Grimoaldo and Garibaldo, respectively.

Mood & Themes

opera live performance opera baroque

Key Collaborators

Jean-Marie Villégier Director Humphrey Burton Director Georg Friedrich Händel Original Music Composer Nicola Francesco Haym Writer Antonio Salvi Writer

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