Choreographer

Moral outrage one moment, coquettish expediency the next. The intrigues of the powerful interwoven with the desperation of hapless refugees. When it comes to the gamut of human emotion and modes of behaviour, few operas of the baroque period can touch Handel’s GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO, which premiered in London in 1724. This tale of the love affair between the ageing Roman general Julius Caesar and the young pharaoh Cleopatra was one of Handel’s greatest triumphs within his lifetime and remains his most performed opera. That is not just down to the base material – one of the best-known historically attested love stories, which has been given treatments ranging from Shakespeare to Liz Taylor and Richard Burton and “Asterix und Cleopatra” – but also to a sophisticated libretto that provided the inspiration for a string of great arias and memorable character studies, for aside from the Roman-Egyptian pairing of Caesar and Cleopatra GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO features another pair who are busy not with flirting but with the serious business of staying alive: Cornelia, the widow of Pompeius, a murdered rival of Caesar, and her son Sesto. Both have sought refuge in Egypt but have become pawns in the scheming between Cleopatra and her brother Tolomeo.

Giulio Cesare in Egitto

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Based on Oscar Wilde’s one-act play, Salome has been thrilling and fascinating audiences for more than a century. Lyric Opera of Chicago brings Sir David McVicar’s decadent production — which is set in 1940s fascist Italy and sheds a harsh light on the timeless greed and entitlement of the elite — to Chicago.

This gory thrill ride returns to Lyric for the first time in 20 years starring Elena Stikhina in the demanding title role of a teenage femme fatale whose infatuation has fatal implications, alongside Lyric favorites Brandon Jovanovich and Tanja Ariane Baumgartner.

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Salome

Lyric Opera House

Pagliacci, a staple of the Italian verismo tradition opens Buffalo Opera Unlimited’s 40th anniversary season. The opera is a larger-than-life story of love, jealously, and betrayal set within a Commedia dell'arte circus troupe, where painted smiles and bright costumes mask infidelity. The lead clown, Canio, is consumed by jealousy when he suspects his wife, Nedda, of having an affair. The line between on-stage and off-stage drama is blurred, ultimately leading to a tragic climax.

Pagliacci

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

La traviata, or Violetta Valéry, is a Parisian courtesan with a very glamorous life who sells her body as in The Lady of the Camellias , by Dumas son, the origin of Verdi's opera. A woman with her own light who, ill with tuberculosis, will have to sacrifice her pure love for Alfredo Germont for social conventions. Alfredo's father does not approve of the relationship and the family reputation is called into question.

La traviata

Gran Teatre del Liceu

Bollywood meets Baroque in this utterly original retelling of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar’s tempestuous love affair.
Handel’s masterpiece, full of seduction, dazzling spectacle and vocal fireworks, is given the all-singing, all-dancing treatment in this Glyndebourne classic.

Giulio Cesare

Glyndebourne

Scottish Opera presents a breathtaking production of Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata," a heady passion-filled classic that delves into the heart-rending story of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This season, the opera returns to captivate audiences across Scotland with performances scheduled in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Edinburgh from May 8 to June 15, 2024.

"La traviata" tells the poignant tale of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan living in the hedonistic high society of Paris, who is caught between her desire for love and the harsh realities of her life. When the young and idealistic Alfredo Germont offers her a chance at true happiness, Violetta sees a possibility for a new life. However, societal pressures and her past threaten to tear apart their budding romance. The opera, based on Alexandre Dumas fils’ novel, which was inspired by a real-life woman, has moved audiences for generations and inspired adaptations in film and theatre, including "Pretty Woman" and "Moulin Rouge."

This production, directed by the acclaimed Sir David McVicar, with sumptuous designs by Tanya McCallin, focuses on the core themes of love and loss. It first premiered at Scottish Opera in 2008 and has since been celebrated in opera houses across Europe. The 2024 revival brings Hye-Youn Lee in the role of Violetta, marking her debut in Scotland, alongside Ji-Min Park as Alfredo. The opera is conducted by Stuart Stratford, with a talented cast and creative team bringing this tragic love story to life.

Performances are scheduled as follows:
- Theatre Royal Glasgow: May 8, 10, 14, 16, and 18 at 7.15pm, with a matinee on May 12 at 3pm.
- His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen: May 30 and June 1 at 7.15pm.
- Eden Court, Inverness: May 23 and 25 at 7.15pm.
- Festival Theatre Edinburgh: June 7, 11, 13, and 15 at 7.15pm, with a matinee on June 9 at 3pm.

The opera is sung in Italian with English supertitles, ensuring that audiences can fully engage with the story. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals. Ticket prices range from £21.50 to £98, with concessions available.

In addition to the main performances, Scottish Opera offers a range of accessible events, including audio-described performances and touch tours for those with visual impairments, and relaxed performances tailored for individuals living with dementia or Long COVID. These special events underscore Scottish Opera's commitment to making opera accessible to all.

"La traviata" by Scottish Opera promises to be a highlight of the 2023/24 season, offering audiences a chance to experience Verdi's masterpiece through a production celebrated for its emotional depth and visual beauty.

Festival Theatre

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Eden Court Inverness

His Majesty's Theatre

The celebrated actress Adriana Lecouvreur loves Count Maurizio, who keeps his relationship with her a secret. The Princess of Bouillon also desires him.

Choreographer

Andrew George

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 25 - Jul 8, 2026

Giulio Cesare in Egitto · Deutsche Oper Berlin

5 - 14 Sep, 2026

Adriana Lecouvreur · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

Apr 25 - Jul 8, 2026

Giulio Cesare in Egitto · Deutsche Oper Berlin

Jan 25 - Feb 14, 2026

Salome · Lyric Opera of Chicago

Future and recently performed repertoire

Beppe in Pagliacci by Leoncavallo

Buffalo Opera Unlimited

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