On a magical island\, the sorceress Alcina lures men with beauty and desire\, using them for pleasure before discarding them&mdash\;transforming former lovers into the stones\, animals\, trees\, and other objects that populate her enchanted world. Her allure\, like her palace\, is sustained by powerful spells that conceal the truth: both Alcina and her island are in ruins. When her latest conquest is given a magical ring that reveals this reality\, the illusion begins to collapse. As Alcina&rsquo\;s powers fade\, she loses her hold&mdash\;and ultimately her conquest&mdash\;to the force of true love.
Brought to life by a stellar cast and an orchestra of period instruments\, this production unleashes the opera&rsquo\;s raw emotional intensity and virtuosic fire. At its center is Nikola Printz\, whose magnetic performance reveals both Alcina&rsquo\;s intoxicating power and vulnerability beneath the spell. Dark\, seductive\, and musically electric&mdash\;Alcina is baroque opera at its best.