Ariodante (2018)

Ariodante (2018)

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Apr 26-29, 2018

Ariodante (2018)

The king’s daughter is happily betrothed to a prince—until another man forges a plan to tear them apart for his own benefit. Handel’s searing, emotional tale of obsession and betrayal comes to life on the intimate Music Theatre stage.

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Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

This production contains adult themes and isn't suitable for young children.

News and Reviews

"The story is relevant to modern social issues. It depicts a society of public shaming, gossip, and the damage caused by this behavior... and offers hope and triumphant redemption."

Sabine Kortals, CU Presents

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"You'd be hard-pressed to find better music in any Handel, anywhere. It probably has a dozen of the greatest arias of the early 18th century in one opera."

Peter Alexander, Boulder Weekly

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Director

Director

Leigh Holman

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Artists

George Frideric Handel

Composer

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Artistic Team

Zachary Carrettin

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