La Clemenza di Tito

22/02/2023

10, 13, 15, 17 April 2021

…Power, Love, Guilt, Forgiveness,

a classic struggle for a throne.…

One of Mozart’s last operas, La Clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus), is a story of friendship and forgiveness triumphing over jealousy and violence.

The new emperor of Rome, Tito, is much loved by the Roman people, with the exception of Vitellia the daughter of the previous Emperor. When her attempts to return to her rightful place on the throne through marriage are unsuccessful, Vitellia plots Tito’s assassination and enlists the help of her young admirer, Sesto. Sesto is close friends with Tito, but will do anything to gain the affections of Vitellia, so agrees to her plans. He sets fire to the Capitol, intending to trap Tito inside and kill him. The plot fails but Sesto is wracked with guilt. He admits his guilt to Tito and faces execution. Vitellia rushes to Tito to admit her part in the plan to help save Sesto. Tito forgives them both and the Roman people rejoice in their compassionate and merciful Emperor.

Director: Peter Coleman-Wright AO

Conductor: Dane Lam

Chorus Master: Tobias Cole

Costumes: Victoria “Fi” Hopkins

Lighting: Mark Dyson

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Librettists: Caterino Mazzola

Orchestra: Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Tito: Bradley Daley

Sesto: Catherine Carby

Vitellia: Helena Dix

Servilia: Mikayla Tate

Annio: Eleanor Greenwood

Publio: Andrew Collis

 

Venue: Llewellyn Hall, School of Music, ANU

Important Information for ticketing

As part of our COVID-19 plan and to keep the community safe while allowing access to the arts and opera, you may find ticketing for “La Clemenza di Tito” a little different from previous experiences.

There are three ticketing classes available and all you need to do is…

  1. Select the session you’d like to attend
    Choose which seat class (A reserve, B reserve, C reserve) you’d like to book
  2. Tell us how many people are in your party
  3. Select the ticket rate appropriate to the ticket holder

We’ll handle the rest! You’ll be seated with your party and our ticketing provider will make sure there is adequate spacing between groups following ACT Government regulations.

Advice about parking

There are several car parks near Llewellyn Hall as well as a secure multi-storey car park and street parking available. These are indicated with green crosses.