Händel: Rodelinda
"The Metropolitan Opera: Rodelinda"
Originally released in 2011. Händel: Rodelinda is a music film. directed by Matthew Diamond. With a runtime of 3h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Renée Fleming, Andreas Scholl, and Joseph Kaiser
Synopsis
Renée Fleming stars in the title role of one of Handel’s greatest dramas, seen in Stephen Wadsworth’s 2004 Met premiere production. Rodelinda is faced with an impossible dilemma: With her husband Bertarido believed dead, she either has to marry the despised Grimoaldo (the elegant Joseph Kaiser), who has usurped her husband’s throne, or see him murder her son. But Bertarido (leading countertenor Andreas Scholl) is alive and eventually reclaims both throne and wife—and makes peace with his enemies. Stephanie Blythe is marvelous as Eduige, Bertarido’s sister, who is betrothed to Grimoaldo but turns against him. Baroque authority Harry Bicket conducts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
3h 17m
197 minutes total
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Renée Fleming
as Rodelinda, Queen of Milan, wife of Bertarido
Andreas Scholl
as Bertarido, King of Milan, believed to be dead
Joseph Kaiser
as Grimoaldo, usurper of Milan, betrothed to Eduige
Stephanie Blythe
as Eduige, Bertarido's sister, bethrothed to Grimoaldo
Iestyn Davies
as Unulfo, counselor to Grimoaldo, secretly loyal to Bertarido
Shenyang
as Garibaldo, counselor to Grimoaldo
Moritz Linn
as Flavio, son of Rodelinda and Bertarido
Harry Bicket
as Conductor
Deborah Voigt
as Host
Deborah Voigt
as Self - Host
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Händel: Rodelinda about?
Renée Fleming stars in the title role of one of Handel’s greatest dramas, seen in Stephen Wadsworth’s 2004 Met premiere production. Rodelinda is faced with an impossible dilemma: With her husb...
Who directed Händel: Rodelinda?
Händel: Rodelinda was directed by Matthew Diamond.
How long is Händel: Rodelinda?
Händel: Rodelinda has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).
When was Händel: Rodelinda released?
Händel: Rodelinda was released on December 3, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Händel: Rodelinda?
The main cast of Händel: Rodelinda includes Renée Fleming, Andreas Scholl, Joseph Kaiser, Stephanie Blythe, Iestyn Davies.