Giulio Cesare in Egitto

Plot Summary

Famed countertenor Andreas Scholl sings the title role of Roman emperor Julius Caesar in this memorable production of Georg Friederich Handel's "Giulio Cesare," staged at the Royal Danish Opera. Transporting the action from ancient times to the present day, director Francisco Negrin paints a passionate portrait of Caesar's storied romance with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra (played by soprano Inger Dam-Jensen).

Top Cast

Inger Dam-Jensen Cleopatra

Andreas Scholl Giulio Cesare

Randi Stene Cornelia

Tuva Semmingsen Sesto

Christopher Robson Tolomeo