Händel's ironic Baroque opera about power, love, and intrigue at the Roman imperial court. Captivating music and fine character studies in Italian with surtitles.
Description
Georg Friedrich Handel’s opera "Agrippina" transports the audience into the treacherous power struggles of ancient Rome. Empress Agrippina is determined to secure the throne for her son Nero, while Emperor Claudius favors the general Otho as his successor. However, Otho loves the beautiful Poppea, who in turn is courted by both Nero and Claudius—a conflict that threatens to thwart Agrippina’s plans. Handel stages this story with wry detachment, exploring the emotional depths of his characters through his music.
Premiered in Venice in 1709, this three-act opera marked Handel’s international breakthrough. Presented in Italian with surtitles, the Upper Austrian Opera Studio’s production weaves timeless themes of power, love, and betrayal into a musically profound experience.
Event Location
Landestheater Linz - MusiktheaterDates & Times
Additional Information
- Event Language
- Italian
- Entry fee
- Paid
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