Welcome to Alcinas island paradise All men who set foot there fall under her spell but soon discover its all an illusion Alcina is an enchantress whose island is nothing but a barren wasteland its animals rocks and trees are in fact her spellbound discarded lovers When handsome knight Ruggiero appears Alcina experiences true love for the first time But when Ruggieros fiancée arrives on a mission to rescue him Alcinas magic is tested to breaking point Handels bewitching tale of deception seduction love and loss is bursting with heartmelting music such as Ruggieros regretful farewell to the beauty of Alcinas island But to whom is he saying goodbye and who will pay the ultimate sacrifice Description by Opera North
