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In the face of betrayal by those closest to him, Emperor Tito chooses to forgive rather than punish, becoming the symbol of enlightened leadership for generations to come. Christopher Alden’s production has been universally praised as illuminating the real human emotions at the heart of the opera: “This is an evening of modern music theatre you mustn’t miss.” (Chicago Tribune)
On stage at the Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto. Performance time is approximately two hours, 35 minutes including one intermission. Sung in Italian with English SURTITLES™.
Conductor: Johannes Debus / Derek Bate Director: Christopher Alden Set Designer: Andrew Cavanaugh Holland Costume Designer: Terese Wadden
Tito: Michael Schade Vitellia: Keri Alkema Servilia: Mireille Asselin Sesto: Isabel Leonard
Production from Chicago Opera Theater
Renata Pokupic as Sesto in the Chicago Opera Theater production of La clemenza di Tito. Photo: Richard Hein © 2009