L.A. Camerata and the UCLA Early Music Ensemble present this semi-staged production of the full length opera by Francesca Caccini (1587-1641) composed in 1625, represents the first opera written by a woman composer. Featuring L.A. Camerata singers, UCLA EME Baroque orchestra, choir, and a cameo by the Polish Prince Władysław IV Vasa (Aex Barrios). Site-specific staging at the Clark Library and gardens, with its Mediterranean Revival architecture, provides a recreation of the original production staged at Villa di Poggio Imperiale, the headquarters of the Women’s Court of Florence.
This production is site-specific and takes place entirely outdoors on the grounds of the Clark Library. A limited number of audience chairs will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring blankets or low foldable chairs for additional seating.
Starring Ariel Pisturino (Alcina), Jon Lee Keenan (Ruggiero), and Ianthe Marini (Melissa). Featured performances by: Vasken Ohanian (Nettuno), Laur Trustee (Vistola fiume), Adam Faruqi (Pastore), Krystal Mao (Sirena/Nunzia), Soo Bin Kwon (Damigella), Charlotte Kelly (Una delle Piante incantate), Abbey Thompson (Astolfa), and Iris Malkin (Dama Disincantata).
An ensemble of diverse period instruments—violins, viols, recorders, bassoon, sackbuts, harps, baroque guitar, theorbo, lute, musette, and harpsichord—will accompany singers.
For a full cast and ensemble list, visit: https://www.losangelescamerata.org/seasonevents
Schedule:
10:00-10:45am Doors Open & Special Library Exhibit
10:45am Seating begins for performance
11:00am-12:30pm Performance
12:30pm Reception
FREE ADMISSION. RSVP Required here: https://www.1718.ucla.edu/events/caccini-opera/
Location: Clark Library 2520 Cimarron St, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Parking: Free parking in onsite lot
