Freiburger Barockorchester / René Jacobs
Vivaldi's Il Giustino with star-studded cast
Dates
tue 21 apr 2026 - 19:00
location
Blauwe zaal
price
€ 10 → 75
duration
3h 15' interval
ca. 20:25
Extra info
introduction Bruno Forment / 18:15 / Muziekstudio
language
Dutch surtitles
Vivaldi's rarely performed baroque adventure Il Giustino bursts with life
Following the success of Mozart's Idomeneo last season, the Freiburger Barockorchester, conducted by René Jacobs, once again presents an opera in concertante form at DE SINGEL. This time, it is Vivaldi's rare baroque opera Il Giustino.
With themes of justice, power, and virtue, Il Giustino not only offers a musical adventure, but also poignantly highlights the wounds of our own time. Abuse of power, the quest for justice, and the struggle for virtue - themes that feel surprising relevant for a baroque opera. Yet amidst the sharp reflections, the music provides a welcome solace: the familiar sounds of Vivaldi bring energy and beauty that transcend the darker themes of the narrative. Il Giustino is an opera that is not only challenging and thought-provoking, but also deeply moving.
With themes of justice, power, and virtue, Il Giustino not only offers a musical adventure, but also poignantly highlights the wounds of our own time. Abuse of power, the quest for justice, and the struggle for virtue - themes that feel surprising relevant for a baroque opera. Yet amidst the sharp reflections, the music provides a welcome solace: the familiar sounds of Vivaldi bring energy and beauty that transcend the darker themes of the narrative. Il Giustino is an opera that is not only challenging and thought-provoking, but also deeply moving.
Works
Opera in drie aktes ‘Il Giustino’, RV717
Credits
musical performance
musical direction
soprano
mezzo-soprano
contratenor
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