Mozart

February 5, 8, 10, 12, 2011
All performances 7:30 pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
In Italian with English SURTITLES™

Roman Emperor Titus’s compassionate nature is severely tested when Vitellia, daughter of the deposed emperor, conspires to have Titus assassinated because he has passed her over as his wife. When the plot fails and the assassin is charged, Titus does not waver from his principles, even when Vitellia, now his intended bride, confesses to the crime.

Mozart’s striking portrait – of a great ruler who finds power in mercy rather than revenge – is a model for modern times. Composed in the last months of Mozart’s life, La Clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus) contains some of his most glorious music for the female voice, along with dazzling ensembles and stirring choruses.

"...anyone who cares about opera should hear this rarely mounted piece." - The Vancouver Sun

"Wendy Nielsen was on fire as the conniving Vitellia...Krisztina Szabó [is] blessed with a honeyed mezzo...John Tessier's tenor was gentle and mellifluous..." - The Georgia Straight
 

About the Production

Conducted by Jonathan Darlington
Directed by Chas Rader-Shieber
Tito: John Tessier
Vitellia: Wendy Nielsen
Sesto: Krisztina Szabo
Servilia: Kathleen Brett
Annio: Norine Burgess
Publio: Thomas Goerz

Running Time

The performance will last approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one intermission.

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