Singer

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

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.

Monteverdi: The Coronation of Poppea

Museum Ludwig

The Always, Already There Ensemble are joined by three stellar singers at this celebratory concert marking the end of our Always, Already There weekend.

Bass-baritone

Yannis François

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 25, 2026

building a burning house · Barbican Centre

Past events

Jul 10, 2025

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

May 5, 2025

Monteverdi: The Coronation of Poppea · Kölner Philharmonie

Future and recently performed repertoire

Littore / Famigliare III / Mercury in L'incoronazione di Poppea by Monteverdi

Kölner Philharmonie

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