Tag: Richard jones

  • Alcina’s Magic Sparkles, but Fades Quickly at the Royal Opera House

    Alcina’s Magic Sparkles, but Fades Quickly at the Royal Opera House

    Opening night saw the Royal Opera House buzzing for a new production of Handel’s Alcina, As if Alcina’s magic perfume cast a sleeping spell on the once-eager audience. Director Richard Jones’ production is a deconstructed Alcina — it takes apart the pieces of Handel’s hit, but is unable to put them back together. The stage…