The strange hippogriff has a role in the prologue to Alcina.

Alcina

Opera seria in 3 acts, HWV 34

by George Frederick Handel

Directed by Colin Forbes and Patricia Whitbread.

Thursday 27 and Saturday 29 October, 2011

A concert production of this 1735 masterwork by a much-loved composer. Singers accompanied by a string ensemble, with a narration to guide the audience through the story. An evening of stunning arias from an opera full of sorcery and transmogrifications!

• An introduction to Alcina.
• The story (plot summary).
• Cast, credits and program.