Handel's opera "Flavio, re de' Longobardi" will premiere on May 21. The opera's main character, Flavio, desires the daughter of his counselor, Teodata. His passion sparks a series of events intertwining love and political intrigue, tragedy, and comedy. Composed in 1723, "Flavio" is considered a rarity in the operatic repertoire. Audiences at the Latvian National Opera will experience this masterpiece through the highly acclaimed staging from the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival 2023. Directed by renowned Croatian countertenor Max Emanuel Cenčić, the production is crafted in collaboration with set designer Helmut Stürmer and costume designer Corina Grămoșteanu.
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