Giulio Cesare (Handel), 2005
David McVicar’s production brings all-singing, all-dancing energy to one of Handel’s greatest scores.
The cast includes Sarah Connolly (Giulio Cesare), Danielle de Niese (Cleopatra) and Patricia Bardon (Cornelia) with conductor William Christie and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Extra content - Explore Giulio Cesare
Choreographer Andrew George explores our production of Giulio Cesare and talks about how Bollywood inspired the choreography.
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Giulio Cesare was the Opera of the Month for April 2023.
Photo: Mike Hoban
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Giulio Cesare - full opera
Bollywood meets baroque in David McVicar’s legendary staging.
When Egypt’s seductive queen meets Rome’s powerful ruler, the stakes are high, both for politics and passion. Horrified by the brutal murder of his rival by Cleopatra’s brother Tolomeo, Cesare joins forces with Cleopatra to depose her...
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Explore Giulio Cesare
Choreographer Andrew George explores our production of Giulio Cesare and talks about how Bollywood inspired the choreography.
