Rinaldo and Armida (1955)

A Dance-Drama in one scene* (after an episode in Ierusalemme liberate by Torquato Tasso)

MUSIC

Malcolm Arnold

SCENERY & COSTUMES

Peter Rice

DANCERS

Rinaldo, a warrior: Michael Somes; Armida, an enchantress: Svetlana Beriosova; Sibill, a sorceress: Julia Farron; Gandolfo, Rinaldo’s companion: Ronald Hynd

FIRST PERFORMANCE

Sadler’s Wels Ballet, Royal Opera House, London, 6 January 1955

*subtitle added 24 January 1956