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Handel's Alcina Triumphs at Munich Opera Festival

festival-fair · 2026-07-14

The Munich Opera Festival presented Handel's "Alcina," a tale of forbidden love, in a production that was a musical triumph. The staging, directed by Johanna Wehner and conducted by Stefano Montanari, brought the baroque opera to life at the Bavarian State Opera. The performance highlighted the emotional depth of the story, with the music serving as the driving force. The festival, a major cultural event in Germany, continues through July 2023.

Key facts

  • Handel's Alcina performed at Munich Opera Festival
  • Production directed by Johanna Wehner
  • Conducted by Stefano Montanari
  • Opera tells story of forbidden love
  • Described as a musical triumph
  • Held at Bavarian State Opera
  • Festival runs through July 2023
  • Part of Munich Opera Festival program

Entities

Artists

  • Johanna Wehner
  • Stefano Montanari

Institutions

  • Munich Opera Festival
  • Bavarian State Opera

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany

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