The setting of the opera is the enchantress Alcina's island: here by her magic powers she has created a magnificent palace in a beautiful landscape, to lure her many lovers into her power. One of these is Ruggiero, a warrior, who under Alcina's spell has forsaken his duty and his betrothed, Bradamante.
Anja Harteros
as Alcina
Vesselina Kasarova
as Ruggiero
Veronica Cangemi
as Morgana
Kristina Hammarström
as Bradamante
Alois Mühlbacher
as Oberto
Benjamin Bruns
as Oronte
Adam Plachetka
as Melisso
Marc Minkowski
as Conductor
