
This April and May the classical world converges on Bristol for the UK premiere of the Monteverdi 450 series, a landmark semi-staged presentation of Monteverdi’s three surviving operas – Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria, L’incoronazione di Poppea and L’Orfeo – to mark 450 years since Monteverdi’s birth.
Drawing together a peerless ensemble comprising the acclaimed Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and a stellar cast of international soloists, Sir John Eliot Gardiner brings to life nail-biting myth and murky Roman history with the impeccable insight into Monteverdi’s music only he possesses.
Colston Hall is thrilled to be presenting the UK premiere of these operas, with other venues on the tour including Venice, Lucerne, Barcelona and Paris. For three nights in April/May 2017, Bristol will be at the heart of the classical music world.
Monteverdi 450
Sir John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists & Monteverdi Choir
Colston Hall
Wed 12 Apr 2017 - Sun 28 May 2017
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