Donizetti

Roberto Devereux in Concert

Sydney Opera House
16 & 18 March 2023

Donizetti

Roberto Devereux in Concert

Sydney Opera House
16 & 18 March 2023

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Venue

Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney

Language

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Running time

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one interval.

Roberto Devereux

MUSIC
Gaetano Donizetti

LIBRETTO
Salvadore Cammarano

These performances of Roberto Devereux by Gaetano Donizetti edited by Mario Parenti are given by permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agents for Casa Ricordi S.R.L. of Milan.

She ruled her country. But she couldn’t rule his heart.

Elizabeth I has been the Virgin Queen too long. Her looks are fading. She relishes the attention of a younger courtier: the ambitious Roberto Devereux.

But Devereux stands accused of treason. Elizabeth must choose between her country and her heart.

This tale of love, lust and betrayal in the Tudor royal courts strays a long way from history but makes a sensational plot.

After the success of Maria Stuarda in Concert in 2022, Donizetti’s Tudor queens return with these concert performances of Roberto Devereux.

Led by Conductor Andrea Sanguineti, Donizetti’s luxurious music becomes a must-see performance.

Cast & Creative

Conductor
Andrea Sanguineti
Director
Andy Morton
Elisabetta
Roberta Mantegna
Sara
Jane Ede
Roberto Devereux
Valerio Borgioni
Duke of Nottingham
Giorgio Caoduro
Lord Cecil
Iain Henderson
Sir Walter Raleigh
Richard Anderson
Page
Anthony Mackey
Servant of Nottingham
Ryan Sharp

Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra

Roberto Devereux in Concert, Sydney Opera House

Cheat Sheet: Roberto Devereux

Everything you need to know about Donizetti's opera of royal romance and revenge.

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The Program: Roberto Devereux

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The Story

Queen Elizabeth sends one of her favourite courtiers, Robert Devereux, on a mission to Ireland. Defying her orders, he makes peace with the Irish rebels.

Her jealous advisors seize the opportunity and demand she execute him for treason.

Elizabeth loves Devereux, and resists signing his death warrant.

But when she learns she’s caught up in a love triangle will Elizabeth choose her country or her heart?

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