Details

Mozart's last opera, but his first to be produced in England. Supposedly written in just 18 days this work looks at the tension between passion and duty, ego and mercy. Tito, the Roman Emperor, needs an Empress but who? Vitellia has been rejected and is out for revenge - seeking to have the Emperor assassinated by her admirer Sesto. But the plot fails and both Vitellia and Sesto are at the mercy of Tito.

Cast/Performers

Paul Nilon (Tito), Emma Bell (Vitellia), Sarah Connolly (Sesto), Sally Matthews (Servilia), Christine Rice (Annio), Neal Davies (Publio)

Creatives/Company

Author: Mozart
Lyrics: Mazzola (after Metastasio)
Corporate Sponsor(s): Sky, Artsworld
Company: English National Opera
Conductor: Roland Boer
Director: David McVicar
Design: Yannis Thavoris
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Leah Hausman
Translation: Amanda Holden