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Melodrama in three acts by Nicola Antonio Porpora
Libretto by Paolo Antonio Rolli
In Italian with German and English surtitles
Intermissions after the 1st and 2nd act
On the way to the Trojan War, the mighty Agamemnon kills a deer belonging to the hunting goddess Diana. Out of anger over this insult, Diana prevents Agamemnon from continuing his journey until he sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia as atonement. Under the pretext of a wedding with the hero Achilles, Iphigenia, much to the sorrow of her mother Clytemnestra, is now lured to Aulis. At the moment of the sacrifice, Achilles storms in with a sword, but the final word belongs to the divine Diana…
With his opera seria premiered in London in 1735, the celebrated and notorious composer Nicola Antonio Porpora posed serious competition to his colleague Georg Friedrich Händel. With stars like Farinelli as Achilles and Senesino as Agamemnon, he achieved a pinnacle in English opera history. As a feared singing teacher, he was well aware of the capabilities of his singer stars and knew how to fully exploit their abilities. Accordingly, the vocal demands are also exorbitant. Only an exclusive ensemble, gathering in Bayreuth in autumn 2024, can breathe new life into this singing festival. Look forward to a breathtaking opera evening in the usual imaginative direction of Artistic Director Max Emanuel Cencic, who will also take on the role of Agamemnon.
Christophe Rousset Musical direction and harpsichord
Max Emanuel Cencic Direction
Giorgina Germanou Stage and costumes
David Debrinay Lighting
Constantina Psoma Director's assistant
Iphigenia Jasmin Delfs
Achilles Dennis Orellana
Agamemnon Max Emanuel Cencic
Clytemnestra Lena Belkina
Ulysses Vince Yi
Calchas Daniel Giulianini
Les Talens Lyriques* Resident Orchestra of the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival 2024
