The Dutch National Opera Academy is a two-year master's programme for talented young opera singers and focuses on the integration of singing and acting. The programme is a collaboration between the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
Serafina, a young bride – Mathilde Guedj
Don Annibale Pistacchio, an apothecary, her husband – Jaap van der Wel
Spiridione, Don Annibale's servant – Salvador Simão
Madama Rosa, Serafina's aunt – Kasia Mandla
Enrico, Serafina's cousin – Román Bordón
Chorus
Clarisse Planchais, Mika Cohen, Aimee Kearney – sopranos
Madeline Lee – mezzo-soprano
Cathal McCabe, Milan de Korte – tenors
Pavel Zelenev – baritone
Marco Vallone, conductor
Rennik-Jan Neggers, director
Maartje Prins, design
Peter Nilsson, continuo
Nederland Philharmonisch