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Synopsis

Orlando (Roland), a great soldier in Charlemagne's army, falls desperately in love with the pagan princess Angelica, who is in turn in love with another man, Medoro. Orlando cannot accept this and he is driven to madness, prevented only from causing absolute carnage by the magician Zoroastro (who eventually restores his sanity).

Show Information

Music
George Frederic Handel
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Drama
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Orlando

Lead

Male

Countertenor

Angelica

Lead

Female

Soprano

Medoro

Lead

Male

Alto

Dorinda

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Zoroastro

Supporting

Male

Bass

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