The opera that conquered London in Handel’s time comes to the Met in David McVicar’s lively production. The world’s leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts.
Harry Bicket (Conductor); Natalie Dessay (Cleopatra), Alice Coote (Sesto), Patricia Bardon (Cornelia), David Daniels (Giulio Cesare), Christophe Dumaux (Tolomeo), Guido Loconsolo (Achilla)
David McVicar (Production), Robert Jones (Set Designer), Brigitte Reiffenstuel (Costume Designer), Paule Constable (Lighting Designer), Andrew George (Choreographer)
Every Saturday live transmission features a pre-opera lecture with the wonderful Stassya Pacheco 30 minutes before the start time. Also, for Saturday operas we offer the option of pre-ordering your lunch from The Lunch Box. Pre-order lunches are made up during the opera and ready for you to enjoy during the intermission. We will also have recorded encore screenings of all performances. Our Art Bar will be open for both broadcasts.
Ticket Prices: $23 adults; $19 seniors; $16 students and children with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre Members. Full Season (12 operas for the price of 10) and Half Season (6 operas for the price of 5) subscriptions available. Season Packages Available by clicking here.