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“L’Orontea” is an opera performed at La Scala in Milan as part of the project to rediscover the Italian origins of melodrama and the Baroque. The opera was composed by Antonio Cesti and had its premiere in Austria in 1656. Although she gained great popularity at the time, she later fell into obscurity.
In recent years, La Scala has staged two other operas of this type: Cavalli’s “La Calisto” and Vinci’s “Li zite ngalera”. It is now the turn of “L’Orontea” to delight the public once again with the rich artistic treasures of the Baroque period.
The new production is presented under the direction of Giovanni Antonini, a renowned specialist in baroque music. This production also marks the return of Robert Carsen to La Scala, having already enjoyed great success with his staging of Handel’s Julius Caesar.
Starring Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Mirco Palazzi, Francesca Pia Vitale and countertenor Carlo Vistoli in his debut. These talented performers will delight audiences with their performances, bringing to life the unique atmosphere and beauty of baroque opera.
“L’Orontea” promises a musical experience full of charm and seduction. The opera contains some rousing arias that were already popular in the 17th century.
Antonio Cesti’s work is brought back to life and given the recognition it deserves in Robert Carsen’s new production.
Story of L’Orontea by Antonio Cesti
Things are getting lively at the Egyptian royal court. The seriously injured Alidoro and his mother Aristea come to the royal court, where Alidoro is being cared for. The queen of Egypt Orontea falls in love with the handsome young man. But not only she, but also other young women adore Alidoro, whose status is still unclear. Confusion ensues jealousy. Only when a medallion identifies Alidoro as a Phoenician prince can the Egyptian queen Orontea marry the man of her dreams befitting her status.
The new production is presented under the direction of Giovanni Antonini, a renowned specialist in baroque music. This production also marks the return of Robert Carsen to La Scala, having already enjoyed great success with his staging of Handel’s Julius Caesar.
Starring Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Mirco Palazzi, Francesca Pia Vitale and countertenor Carlo Vistoli in his debut. These talented performers will delight audiences with their performances, bringing to life the unique atmosphere and beauty of baroque opera.
Cast and Creative Team of L’Orontea
Dramma in musica
Libretto by Giacinto Andrea Cicognini and Giovanni Filippo Apolloni
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Conductor • Giovanni Antonini
Staging • Robert Carsen
Sets and Costumes • Gideon Davey
Lights • Robert Carsen and Peter Van Praet
CAST
Orontea • Stéphanie d’Oustrac
Creonte • Mirco Palazzi
Silandra • Francesca Pia Vitale
Corindo • Hugh Cutting
Gelone • Luca Tittoto
Tibrino • Sara Blanch
Aristea • Marianna Pizzolato
Alidoro • Carlo Vistoli
Giacinta • Maria Nazarova
Booking Process
Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “L’Orontea“. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
Performance Dates L’Orontea
2024-09-26 ... 2024-10-05
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