ARS MINERVA - Ermelinda, an opera composed by Domenico Freschi in 1680

Описание: This is a video for archival filmed on the day of the dress-rehearsal.

Ermelinda, 1680, modern premiere by Ars Minerva in November 2019
Composed by Domenico Freschi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piccioli

The plot, which unfolds in Phoenicia, features two young lovers Ermelinda and Ormindo, a tyrannical father and two trouble makers. Ermelinda is not allowed to love Ormindo and will have to endure the stratagems and machinations fabricated by the other characters who want to split them. From mad scenes to fake deaths, every ruse and artifice will be used to make mischief. Will Ermelinda's determination and cleverness outsmart her enemies?

CAST: Nikola Printz (Ermelinda), Kindra Scharich (Rosaura), Clorindo/Ormondo (Sara Couden), Justin Montigne (Aristeo), Deborah Rosengaus (Armidoro).

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ORCHESTRA: Jory Vinikour (harpsichord, (conductor), Adam Cockerham (theorbo), Gretchen Claassen (cello). Strings: Cynthia Black, Laura Rubinstein-Salzedo, Aaron Westman.

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CREATIVE TEAM: Céline Ricci (stage-director), Entropy (projection design), Thomas Bowersox (lighting design), Matthew Nash (costume designer), Teaghan Rohan (make-up), Joe McClinton (translation), Elisabeth Reeves (stage manager), Paul Miller (program notes).