“This is a story of hope; where imagination and fantasy give these brave warriors the strength to keep fighting.” Handel’s operatic blockbuster Rinaldo comes to Detroit Opera February 22 through March 2. Tickets start at $30 at detroitopera.org. | Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House

Join us for Handel’s operatic blockbuster, “Rinaldo,” February 22-March 2. Starring countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, “Rinaldo” is viewed through the lens of a child’s fantasy in a contemporary pediatric ward. The young patients venture on a heroic journey, where knights, sorcerers, monsters, and magic are used as a salve for unimaginable challenges. Tickets start at only $30 at detroitopera.org. | Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House

A beautiful baroque aria by Handel - Lascia ch'io pianga (Let me cry). Did you know that this aria was originally called Lascia la spina, cogli la rosa (Leave the thorn, pick the rose 🌹)? Enjoy your weekend, my dears! ❤️💋 | Angela Gheorghiu