Giulio Cesare in Egitto

Overview

Famed countertenor Andreas Scholl sings the title role of Roman emperor Julius Caesar in this memorable production of Georg Friederich Handel's "Giulio Cesare," staged at the Royal Danish Opera. Transporting the action from ancient times to the present day, director Francisco Negrin paints a passionate portrait of Caesar's storied romance with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra (played by soprano Inger Dam-Jensen).

Cast

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Inger Dam-Jensen

Cleopatra

Andreas Scholl

Giulio Cesare

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Randi Stene

Cornelia

Tuva Semmingsen

Sesto

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Christopher Robson

Tolomeo

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Palle Knudsen

Achilla

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Michael Maniaci

Nireno

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John Lundgren

Curio