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 | Role |
|---|---|
 Anja HarterosAlcina | Alcina |
 Vesselina KasarovaRuggiero | Ruggiero |
| VVeronica CangemiMorgana | Morgana |
| KKristina HammarströmBradamante | Bradamante |
| AAlois MühlbacherOberto | Oberto |
 Benjamin BrunsOronte | Oronte |
 Adam PlachetkaMelisso | Melisso |
 Marc MinkowskiConductor | Conductor |