Francesca Caccini

La liberazione di Ruggiero
Composed in 1625 to celebrate Ladislao Sigismund of Poland's visit to Florence, La liberazione di Ruggiero is a fine if slightly short work involving three principle protagonists (Alcina, Melissa and Ruggiero - Soprano, Alto and Tenor respectively), a sizeable chorus (whose roles includes "six damsels", monsters and Alcina's unenchanted prisoners), and a band consisting of at least five strings, four trombones, recorders, organ and harpsichord(s). Most of the drama is recounted in recitative, but Francesca Caccini builds a unified whole by using ritornello structures and cleverly structured choral blocks. The final madrigal is in eight parts (SATB SATB) and originally featured an equestrian ballet!

Click here to see the opening Sinfonia.

At the present time, only scores are for direct sale. Performing material is, of course, available, but the price will depend on the circumstances of each individual performance - the set was originally prepared for a student production, and we will continue to keep costs for such projects as low as possible. Email details of your intentions and we will assess the situation.

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