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Roberto Devereux in Concert

16 - 18 March 2023

In the Joan Sutherland Theatre | Opera Australia | Opera

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

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 Renato Palumbo, Donizetti’s luxurious music becomes a must-see performance.

Presented by Opera Australia

Artist Information

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor Renato Palumbo

CAST
Elisabetta 
Roberta Mantegna
Sara Agnieszka Rehlis|
Roberto Devereux Valerio Borgioni
Duke of Nottingham Giorgio Caoduro
Lord Cecil Iain Henderson
Sir Walter Raleigh Richard Anderson
Page Anthony Mackey
Servant of Nottingham Alexander Hargreaves

Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra

Other information

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