Giulio Cesare
Music by
G. F. Handel
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, US
2012
November
10
19:30
November
14
19:30
November
17
19:30
Cast
| Giulio Cesare | David Daniels | |
| Cleopatra | Lisette Oropesa | |
| Sesto | Emily Fons | |
| Cornelia | Allyson McHardy | |
| Tolomeo | Anthony Roth Costanzo |
Howard Arman
DirectorMichael Shell
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Synopsis
Julius Caesar is embroiled in a bitter struggle with Pompey the Great for control of the Roman world. In their most recent battle, at Pharsalus (48 BC), Caesar defeated his rival, who subsequently fled to Egypt, which is under the joint rule of Ptolemy and his sister, Cleopatra. Caesar has pursued Pompey to Alexandria.
Media
Lisette Oropesa sings "V'adoro pupille" from Julius Caesar
Reviews
'Julius Caesar' moves from ancient Egypt to a Hollywood back lot in inspired update
Oropesa’s soprano simply dazzled in the seductive “V’adoro pupille,” and she convincingly made the key dramatic arc from sexy schemer to a heroine of profound feeling
— Mark Stryker • Detroit Free Press
Roll out the superlatives: 'Caesar' is in town
Her voice is like elastic: She produced thrilling trills and staccato high notes, and her slim, graceful body performed eloquently – especially in her "victory" dance when she learns her rotten brother is dead and Caesar is alive.
— Michael H. Margolin • Encore Michigian
MOT takes Handel’s ‘Julius Caesar’ to Hollywood
American soprano Lisette Oropesa (November 10, 14, 17) is stunning in her company debut as Cleopatra
— Patty Nolan • Examiner.com
Handel meets Hollywood in Michigan Opera Theatre's "Julius Caesar"
Oropesa is an elegant and magnetizing leading lady. Her portrayal of Cleopatra is strong and confident — everything you expect the queen to be. The American soprano’s performance is augmented by her lovely voice as she sings Handel’s gorgeous music.
— Samantha White • The Oakland Press