Opera North
Giulio Cesare
Handel
Thu 1 March
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New production
Come and experience an opera with all the colour, drama and passion of a Hollywood blockbuster in this story of Cleopatra’s seduction of Julius Caesar.
Egypt, ancient times. Cleopatra uses all her considerable wiles to persuade Caesar to join her in an alliance against her brutish brother Ptolemy, with whom she rules the country. Murder, battles, plots and counter-plots ensue before Caesar and Cleopatra emerge finally triumphant in both love and war. Written at the height of his success, Handel’s sumptuous music is most admired for its brilliant characterisation and power, especially in his lavish music for the role of Cleopatra.
A highly talented cast is directed by Tim Albery, who has directed some of Opera North’s most successful productions over the past few years, including Fidelio and Cosi fan tutte, as well as a recent critically-acclaimed Tannhäuser at the Royal Opera House.
Lasts approximately 3 hours.
Sung in Italian with English titles.
6pm - booking required on 0843 208 6000.
