The Coronation of Poppea

If you’re in the market for opera, The Coronation of Poppea is not one to be missed. Brought to you by Lyric Opera Melbourne, the show features an all-star cast of opera singers from Melbourne and across the country.

Stretching back to Renaissance Italy, The Coronation of Poppea was written by Claudio Monteverdi in 1643 and was one of the very first operas ever to be performed. It follows the story of Poppea and her lover Nero who is the married emperor of Rome. We watch as Amor, Virtue and Fortune impact the characters on stage in this story of love conquering all.

Although this opera is originally set in Ancient Rome, Lyric Opera sets the story with a modern and minimalist vibe, freeing itself of a set time period and an abundance of props.

The Coronation of Poppea is filled with beautiful scores with incredible voices to match. The orchestra didn’t miss a note and each musician played impeccably. With an old school soundtrack sung all in Italian, the talent really did shine through.

This all-star cast is in good hands with experienced director Tyran Parke — whose track record includes on over 80 professional productions since graduating from WAAPA — who manages to bring together an array of people with various theatrical backgrounds.

The Coronation of Poppea is an opera that truly has stood the test of time and has never been done the way Lyric Opera has presented it.

The Coronation of Poppea 
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