Steamy passions, ruthless politics, vocal pyrotechnics. Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt to find himself entangled in a battle for the throne between the irresistible queen Cleopatra and her ruthless brother Ptolemy. What unfolds is a rollercoaster of passion, betrayal, and vengeance, set to show-stopping vocals by the composer of ‘The Messiah.’
Think ‘House of Cards’ in Ancient Egypt
Our production condenses the opera’s best tunes into an action-packed two hours. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or new to Opera Santa Barbara, fasten your seatbelts. Colin Ramsey and Anastasia Malliaras will take you on one of ancient history’s bumpiest rides.
By George Frederick Handel
Genre: Historical drama, set in Egypt around 48 BC
Running time: TBA around 100 minutes
Language: Italian with English supertitles
Venue: Lobero Theatre
Videos
Giulio Cesare: 'V’adoro, pupille' - Glyndebourne