Overview
The setting of the opera is the enchantress Alcina's island: here by her magic powers she has created a magnificent palace in a beautiful landscape, to lure her many lovers into her power. One of these is Ruggiero, a warrior, who under Alcina's spell has forsaken his duty and his betrothed, Bradamante.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | - | - | |
 | 45 | 60 | |
 | 46 | 60 | |
| - | - | |
| 15 | 30 | |
 | 31 | 45 | |
 | 25 | 40 | |
 | 48 | 62 |