Inspired by Luigi Pirandello’s meta-theatre, composer Tom Johnson wrote a piece for a group of singers who have only four notes at their disposal (A, B, D and E) and couldn’t sing about anything other than the opera they are now performing in. Of course, such is an impossible situation: the opera ends in utter rigidity.

The Four Note Opera - tour

Hotel de Doelen

Limburgzaal Heerlen

Schouwburg Odeon

In a dispute with Fortuna and Virtù over supremacy over humankind, Amor seeks to prove that love alone stands above all else. Thus Poppea rises to become Empress of Rome through Nero's love for her – and yet: “love” is the wrong word. What is at play is an erotic driving force, through which manipulation is carried out ruthlessly and power is exercised. Whoever loves has already lost, and anyone who stands in the way of Poppea's interests is mercilessly cast aside – Nero's wife Ottavia as well as the teacher and philosopher Seneca. With sensuous delight and without remorse, accompanied by some of the most beautiful and passionate music early Baroque opera has to offer, Poppea and Nero revel in their victory.

Steven van der Linden

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 20 - Jul 17, 2027

L'incoronazione Di Poppea · Oper Köln

Past events

12 - 28 Nov, 2024

The Four Note Opera - tour · Nationale Opera & Ballet

Future and recently performed repertoire

Lucano / Soldier I / Famigliare II in L'incoronazione di Poppea by Monteverdi

Oper Köln

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