The musicians of Concerto Köln play with such freshness, boldness, and joy that it's hard to believe: The Cologne ensemble is celebrating its 40th birthday! To celebrate, they'll perform Handel's light-hearted opera "Flavio, Rè di Longobardi," starring the incomparable Julia Lezhneva and countertenor Max Emanuel Cencic.

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Handel: Flavio, Rè de Longobardi - Anniversary Concert 40 Years of Concerto Köln

Cologne Philharmonie

Power, love and intrigue prevail in ancient Egypt, as no fewer than three ruling houses are entangled in the country’s political turmoil: following the defeat of Giulio Cesare, his adversary Pompeo has fled to Egypt with his wife Cornelia and his son Sesto. However, King Tolomeo has Pompeo murdered immediately in order to hand Pompeo’s head to Cesare on his arrival. However, the “gift” misses its mark: Cesare is dismayed by so much malice. Cornelia and Sesto swear revenge on Tolomeo. Cleopatra, Tolomeo’s sister, also tries to win favour with Cesare. Tolomeo’s power threatens to crumble and the battle for the throne unfolds...

Sonja Runje

Events

Past events

Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2025

Handel: Flavio, Rè de Longobardi - Anniversary Concert 40 Years of Concerto Köln · Concerto Köln

5 - 12 Jul, 2025

Julius Caesar in Egypt · Oper Köln

Future and recently performed repertoire

Teodata in Flavio, re de' Longobardi by Handel

Concerto Köln

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