The Metropolitan Opera: La Clemenza di Tito

Overview

Jean-Pierre Ponnelle’s dramatic production brings ancient Rome to life for this gripping tale of revenge, terror, and attempted murder. Giuseppe Filianoti is the Emperor Tito who chooses Servilia to be his Empress. But when she tells him she is already in love with Annio he decides to wed Vitellia instead. Unaware of the honor about to be bestowed on her, Vitelllia, daughter of the deposed emperor, is determined to seek revenge on Tito and ensnares her lover Sesto in her dark plot. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 1, 2012

Original language

English

Cast

Barbara Frittoli,Oren Gradus,Lucy Crowe,Giuseppe Filianoti,Elina Garanca,Kate Lindsey,Toni Rubio

Director

Barbara Willis Sweete

Writer

Pietro Metastasio,Caterino Mazzolà

Producer

Peter Gelb

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2367900