Vivaldi's Arsilda, Regina di Ponto: Collegium 1704 at Versailles
About the Event
Discover Vivaldi's operatic writing in the opulent setting of Versailles' Royal Opera. Baroque experts Collegium Vocale 1704, their orchestra and invited soloists, under the baton of Václav Luks, stage a tale of deception, treachery and love.
'Arsilda' cemented Vivaldi's place in the Venetian operatic firmament, but also spread his reputation much further afield, with successful peformances in Dresden and Kassel, among other locations. With a plot involving women dressed a men, confused identities, and mixed‐up love triangles, this baroque gem offers a delectable evening at the Royal Opera.
Cast / Production
Lucile Richardot Lisea
Olivia Vermeulen Arsilda
Kangmin Justin Kim Barzane
Fernando Guimarães Tamese
Lisandro Abadie Cisardo
Lenka Máčiková Mirinda
Collegium Vocale Choir 1704
Collegium Orchestre 1704
Václav Luks Conductor
David Radok Director
Ivan Theimer Scenography
Ondřej Nekvasil Set Architect
Zuzana Ježková Costumes
Andrea Miltnerová Choreography
Přemysl Janda Lights
Kristýna Martinovská Assistant director
