Artaxerxes

Martin Duncan directs a new production celebrating Thomas Arne's 300th birthday, in a new performing edition by Ian Page and finale by Duncan Druce. The plot is set in Ancient Persia and shows the young prince Artaxerxes supporting his innocent friend Arbaces, who has been found guilty and condemned to death for a murder committed by his own father. Starring Christopher Ainslie (Artaxerxes), Elizabeth Watts (Mandane), Andrew Staples (Artabanes), Caitlin Hulcup (Arbaces), Rebecca Bottone (Semira) and Steven Ebel (Rimenes). Ian Page conducts the Orchestra of the Classical Opera Company.