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Poppea Sabina, one of the most bewitching figures of antiquity, aspires to rise to the rank of empress alongside her lover, the emperor Nero, who must repudiate his wife, Octavia, in order to do so. Power, desire, and ambition intertwine in this masterly work by Claudio Monteverdi, his last opera. Conducted by Leonardo García-Alarcón at the helm of Cappella Mediterranea, the concert version reveals the full dramatic power of this timeless opera. This production will tour Cologne, Geneva, Namur, Montreal, Toronto, and New York between May and July 2025.

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TSM presents Opening Night: The Coronation of Poppea

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Deborah is Handel's second oratorio on a biblical theme in English since he settled in Great Britain in 1727. It is about God's love for his people in the context of warlike conflicts. At its center is the story of Deborah, probably one of the most impressive female figures in the Bible. Handel created the score in great haste, using individual parts of his earlier works. The opulent oratorio has never been performed in its entirety at the Wiener Konzerthaus: This is about to change, as early music specialist Ton Koopman will perform it with his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir and an exquisite cast of singers. Belgian soprano and Handel expert Sophie Junker takes on the role of Deborah, while countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński sings Barak, the leader of the Israelite army.

Deborah

Margravial Opera House

Wiener Konzerthaus

Claudio Monteverdi's last opera, "L'incoronazione di Poppea," captivates with expressive, multifaceted music. A first-class group of singers and the renowned Cappella Mediterranea under Leonardo García Alarcón bring this early Baroque masterpiece to life.

Soprano

Sophie Junker

Events

Past events

Jul 10, 2025

TSM presents Opening Night: The Coronation of Poppea · The Royal Conservatory of Music

25 - 26 May, 2025

Deborah · Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

Future and recently performed repertoire

Poppea in L'incoronazione di Poppea by Monteverdi

Kölner Philharmonie

Deborah in Deborah by Handel

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

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