La clemenza di Tito

Mozart

Wednesday
Oct 16, 2024 7:30pm

Friday
Oct 18, 2024 7:30pm

Sunday
Oct 20, 2024 2:30pm

Tuesday
Oct 22, 2024 7:30pm

Venue Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton

Duration 2 hrs, 45 mins (Including 20 min intermission)

Political intrigue, mercy, loyalty, and the complexities of leadership.

See La clemenza di Tito‘s Keynotes, reviews, a synopsis, and more here!

Wolfgang Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito is a captivating opera seria that unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Emperor Tito, renowned for his benevolence and clemency, grapples with political intrigue and personal conflicts. The narrative takes a thrilling turn as Tito faces betrayal from those closest to him, including his closest friend Sesto and the enigmatic Vitellia. The opera reaches its climax with Tito’s struggle to balance mercy and justice, culminating in a powerful display of forgiveness and redemption. The sumptuous arias and emotionally charged ensembles, combined with Mozart’s exquisite orchestration, create a musical tapestry that elevates the drama to extraordinary heights, making La clemenza di Tito a timeless masterpiece.

Mozart’s opera is a tour de force of vocal virtuosity and dramatic intensity, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and the transformative nature of mercy. The characters come to life through Mozart’s masterful use of melody and harmony, with each aria expressing the complex emotions of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. The opera’s triumphant conclusion not only showcases Mozart’s genius but also leaves audiences with a profound reflection on the enduring power of compassion and the human capacity for redemption. La clemenza di Tito stands as a testament to Mozart’s ability to craft emotionally resonant and musically sublime works that continue to captivate audiences around the world.


Cast and Creative Team are subject to change.

Season
2024 | 2025

Sung In
Italian with English Surtitles

Tickets

Venue
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton

Seat Map

Opera Length

Estimated Run Time: 2 hrs, 45 mins (Including 20 min intermission)

Pre-performance talk: 1 hour before each performance

Act 1 70 mins

Intermission 20 mins

Act 2 75 mins

Artists

Cast

Tito Vespasian
Andrew Haji

Vitellia
Tracy Cantin

Sesto
Taylor Raven

Servilia
Julia Dawson

Creative Team

WML Assistant Conductor
Kelly Lin

Stage Director
Jennifer Tarver

Assistant Director
Amanda Testini

Set Designer
Camellia Koo

Lighting Designer
Kimberly Purtell

Stage Manager
Christopher Sibbald

Assistant Stage Manager
Katerina Sokyrko

Assistant Stage Manager
Kelsey Cain

Apprentice Stage Manager
Castor Angus

A powerful final work by Mozart, brimming with intrigue, emotional complexity, and the tension between duty and mercy.

Political intrigue, mercy, loyalty, and the complexities of leadership.

Keynotes, Inside Opera and more!

See La clemenza di Tito‘s Keynotes, a synopsis, and more here!

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