This play updates the myth of Apollo and Daphne to reflect on gender violence. Apollo is an arrogant and powerful head of state who, blinded by his ego, views Daphne as a reward due to him, ignoring her rejection. Cupid, here elderly and disillusioned, is unable to prevent Apollo's obsession. The story focuses on possessive love: the god pursues Daphne to the point of causing her death, unable to tolerate denial, while his pain is merely a public display. The play reflects on the relevance of Ovid's tragic epilogue, and denounces the inability to accept rejection and the destruction that follows.

Apollo and Daphne

Teatro Massimo di Palermo

Experience Donizetti’s music back where it all began in Bergamo! Six rising stars from the Bottega Donizetti programme, with pianist Giulio Zappa, bring his songs to life — including world premieres of recently rediscovered ensemble works. Enjoy a rare chance to hear Donizetti’s Songs like never before as we bring them back home for the first time ever.

The Donizetti Brunch at the Donizetti Opera Festival

Teatro Donizetti

Apollo e Dafne

Teatro Massimo

Dio! che col cenno moderi

Opera Rara

Ob die Stürme auch wüthen da Auf dem Meere

Sull’onda cheta e bruna

Odi d’un uom che muore da Amore e morte

Il campanello

Se schiudi il labbro

Francesco Bossi

Events

Past events

13 - 18 Jan, 2026

Apollo and Daphne · Teatro Massimo

16 - 30 Nov, 2025

The Donizetti Brunch at the Donizetti Opera Festival · Opera Rara

Future and recently performed repertoire

Apollo in Apollo e Dafne by Handel

Teatro Massimo

Singer in Dio! che col cenno moderi by Donizetti

Opera Rara

Singer in Ob die Stürme auch wüthen da Auf dem Meere by Donizetti

Opera Rara

Singer in Sull’onda cheta e bruna by Donizetti

Opera Rara

Singer in Odi d’un uom che muore da Amore e morte by Donizetti

Opera Rara

Singer in Il campanello by Donizetti

Opera Rara

Singer in Se schiudi il labbro by Donizetti

Opera Rara

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