MONTEVERDI : THE CORONATION OF POPPEA

Sex, lies and murder collide in Monteverdiis sensual masterpiece of baroque opera

OPERA THEATRE COMPANY presents

MONTEVERDI THE CORONATION OF POPPEA

in association with Irish Baroque Orchestra

Sex, lies and murder collide in Monteverdiis sensual masterpiece of baroque opera, set against the fiery backdrop of the corrupt and debauched city of Rome. The battle between desire and virtue is portrayed in some of the most beautiful music ever written for the human voice.

As her husband approaches, Poppea lies in an adulterous bed with the Emperor Nero. Her relentless ambition, feeding on Neroos power and wealth, sets in motion a series of events that will cast all around her into a sea of immorality and violence.

Following a sell-out nationwide tour of La bohhme, Opera Theatre Company returns with another dramatic classic of Italian opera, sung in English and with period instruments.