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James Knight
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

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James Knight - Short Biography

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Recordings of Cantatas


Recordings of Works of Other Composers performed by J.S. Bach


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Alcina - A Friends University Opera

 
 
 

G.F. Handel: Opera Alcina, HWV 34 [152:56]
English translation by Amanda Holden
The performance is based on Clifford Bartlett's edition

Music Director & Rehearsal Pianist: Dr. James Knight

Friends University Fine Arts (Choir & Orchestra)

Cast: Soprano [Alcina]: Samantha Scantlin; Mezzo-soprano [Ruggiero]: Hannah Howard; Soprano [Morgana]: Bethany Filer; Mezzo-soprano [Bradamante]: Samantha Kuemmerle; Tenor [Oronte]: Asael Gonzalez Castillo; Bass [Melisso]: Tucker Tasker; Soprano [Oberto]: Abigail Hale; Speaking role [Astolfo]: Isaac Chirchir
Chorus of Alcina’s courtiers, turned into animals by Alcina: Chenille Hawkins, Gabriel Karst, Emily Kreis, Jonathan Lee, Gretchen Otter, Salma Pena, Amanda Williams
Shades, courtiers turned into animals by Alcina: Andrea Vazquez-Aguirre, Calista Cano, Alicia Panzer, Erin Sprague-Carroll
Orchestra: Harpsichord & Director: Dr. James Knight; Violin: Tan Ngo; Violin: Porter Wilkes; Viola: Joseph French; Cello: Ezekiel McGhee

YouTube

Oct 8, 9 & 11, 2020

Video / TT: 152:26

Recorded & filmed at Sedgwick County Zoo’s Main Stage, Friend University Wichita, Kansas, USA.
Producer & Stage Director: Dr. Matthew Schloneger; Choreography: Andrea Vazquez-Aguirre; Costumer: Emily Baldridge; Technical Director & Sound Design: Robert Hett; Lighting Design & Light Board: Dan Harmon; Production Assistant: Gabriel Karst; Stage Manager: Noah Townson; Sedgwick County Zoo Liaison: Bridget Beckler; Publicity: Alyssa Whalen; Seamstress: Emily Kreis; Hair: Jane Shelden; Wigs: Luis Fonseca.
Watch on YouTube:
G.F. Handel: Opera Alcina, HWV 34: Complete Opera [152:56] | Complete Opera [152:56]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (May 2022)

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