Rodelinda Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Rodelinda.
Rodelinda Ending Explained: Claus Guth's exciting 2017 staging of Handel’s "Rodelinda" at Madrid’s Teatro Real, featuring Lucy Crowe and Bejun Mehta as Rodelinda and Bertarido, with conductor Ivor Bolton. Directed by Claus Guth, this 2017 music film stars Lucy Crowe (Rodelinda), alongside Bejun Mehta as Bertarido, Jeremy Ovenden as Grimoaldo, Sonia Prina as Eduige. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Rodelinda?
Claus Guth's exciting 2017 staging of Handel’s "Rodelinda" at Madrid’s Teatro Real, featuring Lucy Crowe and Bejun Mehta as Rodelinda and Bertarido, with conductor Ivor Bolton. After the successes of "Giulio Cesare" in 1723 and "Tamerlano" in 1724, Rodelinda completes the trilogy of Handel’s great opera seria masterpieces. The work was composed in 1725 using Nicola Francesco Haym’s libretto, a work inspired by Antonio Salvi’s earlier libretto which had been itself adapted from Pierre Corneille’s tragedy "Pertharite, roi des Lombards". Rodelinda thus brought one of the most glorious compositional periods in the Handel’s career to a close, about a decade after his arrival in the British capital. Mixing romantic storytelling and political intrigue, Handel produced one of his most beautiful scores, a true operatic tour de force.
Claus Guth's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lucy Crowe (Rodelinda)'s journey. After the successes of "Giulio Cesare" in 1723 and "Tamerlano" in 1724, Rodelinda completes the trilogy of Handel’s great opera seria masterpieces.
How Does Lucy Crowe (Rodelinda)'s Story End?
- Lucy Crowe: Lucy Crowe's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Bejun Mehta (Bertarido): Bejun Mehta's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Jeremy Ovenden (Grimoaldo): Jeremy Ovenden's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Rodelinda Mean?
The ending of Rodelinda brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lucy Crowe's story may not satisfy all audiences.