Orlando Paladino Berliner Staatsoper

Orlando Paladino presents a comedic reworking of the legendary knight Orlando, caught in a whirlwind of romantic entanglements and magical mishaps. The opera follows Orlando as he pursues the beautiful Angelica while navigating the schemes of rival suitors, enchantments, and the interventions of the sorceress Alcina. Through a series of farcical situations and mistaken identities, Orlando oscillates between moments of passionate devotion and comic desperation. The work blends the traditions of the Orlando legend with the lighter sensibilities of opera buffa, featuring witty dialogue, ensemble numbers, and musical comedy. Haydn's score sparkles with inventive orchestration and memorable melodies that underscore both the romantic yearnings and the absurdities of the plot, ultimately celebrating the triumph of love and reason over magical delusion.