Joseph Haydn, L’incontro improvviso Hob. 28:6
Dramma giocoso per musica
Libretto by Carl Friberth
First Perf.: Schloss Eszterháza, 29 August 1775
Ali, Prince of Balsora, Rezia’s beloved –
Bernhard Berchtold, tenor
Rezia, Princess of Persia, Ali’s beloved –
Elisabeth Breuer, soprano
Balkis, Slave, Rezia’s confidant –
Anna Willerding, soprano
Dardane, Slave, Rezia’s confidant –
Annastina Malm, mezzo-soprano
Osmin, Ali’s slave – Markus Miesenberger, Tenor
Calandro, ein mendicant dervish –
Rafael Fingerlos, baritone
Sultan of Egypt – Michael Wagner, Bass
L’Orfeo Barockorchester
Michi Gaigg, musical direction