Love conquers all – ruthlessly and irresistibly – as Emperor Nero and his mistress Poppea remove the obstacles to their union. At Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu David Alden’s visually sumptuous production, with its suggestions of a giant game of chess, puts the opera’s potent blend of sex and politics in a context that sets ancient against modern– just as the action juxtaposes scurrilous comedy and stark drama. Monteverdi’s magnificent score, meanwhile, accommodates intrigue, wit, nobility, tragedy and sensuality, and, led by the intense Sarah Connolly and the delectable Miah Persson, the cast brings both drama and music startlingly to life.
Monteverdi's final masterpiece.
Harry Bicket is an internationally renowned early music specialist.
Sarah Connolly recently appeared in the BBC's Opera Italia series, performing a scene from Poppea.
Bicket says of Poppea, 'this is one of the best librettos ever written for an opera.'
Extra features include an illustrated synopsis and cast gallery.
Running time: 183 minutes
Subtitles: EN/FR/DE/ES/Catalan
Sound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS |
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