Set in Egypt, 48 B.C.

One of Handel’s most popular operas, Giulio Cesare captures all the intrigue and high-stakes plots and rivalries of the Roman court and, in many ways, of universal politics. Including one of history’s most fascinating women, Cleopatra, the story opens in Egypt, just after Caesar has conquered Pompey, who has fled Rome after starting a civil war.

A series of assassination plots ensues before Caesar and Cleopatra eventually declare their legendary love for each other.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles