Handel's Opera - Rinaldo

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When:

Sat 30 Jul ’11, 7:00pm–10:00pm

Where: Pitt St Methodist Church, 78 Pitt St, Newton Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Adult: $35.00
Senior: $30.00
Student: $10.00
Booking fees may apply

Website:

www.handel.methodistcentral.org.nz

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Rinaldo is the first opera Handel produced for the English public a year after his arrival in London in 1711. It is a tale of magic and sorcery, love and scheming with sublime arias. There are many famous arias in this exceptional work from the plaintive 'Laschia ch'io pianga' to what is reputed to be Handel's own favourite 'Cara sposa'. The original performances used spectacular special effects from fire-breathing dragons to flocks of live sparrows being released into the audience! Soloists include Elisha Fai-Hulton, Gina Sanders, Emma Sloman, Carmel Carrol and Chalium Poppy.