Armida May 11, 2010

Rossini's rarely performed 'Armida' has its Met premiere on April 12 with a gala performance of Mary Zimmerman's new production. Renowned soprano Renee Fleming stars as the mythological sorceress, Armida, one of the greatest virtuoso roles from the bel canto repertory. Fleming is joined by Lawrence Brownlee, who sings Armida's chief love interest, Rinaldo, and five more tenors in the roles of the crusader knights.