RINALDO | “Lascia ch'io pianga”
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RINALDO is a pastiche of an enigmatically historical rendition of the 1099 Siege of Jerusalem, peppered with classical Greco-Roman references, and set in a world inhabited by sorcerers, kings, mermaids, and an entire bestiary’s worth of dragons and assorted monsters. “Lascia ch'io pianga” is Almirena’s plea for freedom and mercy to her captor, Argante.
Cast:
Goffredo, a general: David Trudgen
Rinaldo, a mighty knight, serving Goffredo: Andrey Nemzer
Almirena, Goffredo’s daughter: Stéphanie Lessard
Herald: Nolan Kehler
Argante, King of Jerusalem: Christopher Dunham
Armida, a wicked sorceress, Argante’s mistress: Jennifer Taverner
Fury/Siren: Jennifer Turner
Fury / Mermaid: Jessica Wagner
Fury / Mermaid: Allison Ward
Magician/Sorcerer: Bruce Kelly
Creative Team:
Conductor: Timothy Vernon
Director: Glynis Leyshon
Set and Costume Designer: Pam Johnson
Lighting Designer: Eric Champoux
Projection Designer: Corwin Ferguson
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