Ormindo

Not much was known about the generations of opera composers between Monteverdi and Purcell. Pinchgut has changed that with a sparkling production of Francesco Cavalli's Ormindo. A student, and later a colleague of Monteverdi's, Cavalli wrote a number of operas than began life as street entertainment and ended up in royal courts. They are at once funny, serious, emotional, gorgeous and silly with some of the most amazing music you are likely to hear.

A story of pure soap-opera, Ormindo runs the gamut of emotions. You'll be laughing then crying. With mistaken identity, visits from ghosts, fake poisons, forgotten lovers, true love and some camel humour, Ormindo is a whirlwind of delightful sounds and experiences.