Radamisto

RADAMISTO - Georg Friedrich Handel

OPERA SERIA IN THREE ACTS

LIBRETTO BY NICOLA FRANCESCO HAYM

With the foundation of the Royal Academy of Music in 1719, George Frideric Handel placed his London opera career on a commercial footing that brought him success, at least in the medium term. Now his task was to compose one hit opera after another for the King’s Theatre on Haymarket, and Handel scored an immediate success with his very first opera for the Academy: with its tragic love stories, surprising plot twists and virtuoso arias, Radamisto had everything needed to send opera fans of the time home happy. First given in the spring of 1720, the work was revived later that same year, but this time the title role was performed by a singer only recently arrived in England: the star castrato Senesino. For him, Handel added more arias to the score. He did the same thing when the two prima donnas Faustina Bordoni and Francesca Cuzzoni appeared in later performances of the opera. As a result, the total of four versions of Radamisto provide a virtually inexhaustible source of brilliant arias, and it will be fascinating to see which ones Benjamin Bayl and the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra choose to bring with them to the Theater an der Wien.

Concert performance in Italian with German surtitles

Introduction to the work 30 minutes before curtain-up

Cast:

Conductor: Benjamin Bayl

Radamisto: Max Emanuel Cencic

Zenobia: Fanny Lustaud

Tigrane: Dennis Orellana

Polissena: Katrīna Paula Felsberga

Tiridate: Zachary Wilson

Fraarte: Federico Fiorio

Farasmane: Timothy Edlin

Wrocław Baroque Orchestra

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Place

Theater an der Wien – Vienna’s Stage for Outstanding Opera and Music Theater

The Theater an der Wien is one of Vienna’s most prestigious opera houses, renowned for its exceptional productions of operas, oratorios, and musical theater. Located in the 6th district, near the famous Naschmarkt, this historic venue impresses with its magnificent architecture and long-standing tradition.

Since its opening in 1801, the Theater an der Wien has witnessed numerous milestones in music history. It was here that Beethoven’s “Fidelio” premiered, and works by Mozart, Strauss, and other great composers have shaped its stage. Today, the theater is particularly known for high-quality opera productions in their original language, featuring both historical and modern interpretations.

With a strong focus on rarely performed operas, Baroque masterpieces, and innovative productions, the Theater an der Wien sets itself apart from the major state operas, offering opera enthusiasts a diverse and groundbreaking repertoire.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U4 – Kettenbrückengasse station (approx. 5-minute walk)
• U1, U2, U4 – Karlsplatz station (approx. 7-minute walk)

Tram:

• Lines 1, 62, D – Paulanergasse stop

Bus:

• Line 59A – Bärenmühldurchgang stop

Thanks to its central location, the Theater an der Wien is easily accessible by public transport.

Theater an der Wien – The Opera Stage for Musical Discoveries

Blending musical tradition with bold new productions and world-class performers, the Theater an der Wien is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience opera at the highest level.