Singer

The myth of the Thracian minstrel Orpheus, whose singing not only moved humans and animals but also brought rocks and the gods of death to tears, tells of the inextricable intertwining of love and music. After his wife Eurydice dies from the bite of a poisonous snake, Orpheus descends into the underworld to beg for a second life for Eurydice. With his music, he appeases the spirits of hell, who then grant Eurydice her return to the world of the living. But on the way up, the couple must pass one more test: Orpheus is not allowed to look for Eurydice until the two have returned to the surface.

Orfeo and Euridice

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Giulio Cesare has defeated his enemy Pompeo and chased him all the way to Egypt. Against Caesare's will, however, Pompeo was then executed by the Egyptian king Tolomeo. The wife and son of the slain man swear to avenge him. Cleopatra, meanwhile, wants the Egyptian throne all to herself. In order to get it, she must get rid of her brother Tolomeo and win Cesare's support. She seduces him, he falls for her - and makes Cleopatra Queen of Egypt.

Julius Caesar in Egypt

Theater Duisburg

It's a veritable coup! The grand master of contemporary Italian opera is bringing the world premiere of his latest ancient work to the Bern Opera: A flash of light flickers in the darkness, the signal fire on the horizon, announcing Agamemnon's arrival in his homeland. The king returns victorious from the Trojan War, but a broken man. As spoils of war, Agamemnon brings Cassandra, the prophetess whose visions are never believed. Upon her arrival, she sees blood flowing.

Countertenor

Tobias Hechler

Events

Upcoming events

May 17 - Jun 14, 2026

Matinee at L'Agamennone · Bühnen Bern

Past events

Jan 25 - Mar 4, 2026

Orfeo and Euridice · Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Nov 25, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026

Julius Caesar in Egypt · Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Future and recently performed repertoire

ORFEO in Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Ptolemy in Julius Caesar in Egypt by Händel

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

A servant in L'Agamennone by Treves

Bühnen Bern

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