Mozart: La clemenza di Tito

“Anyone not yet convinced that Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito is one of the great operas of all time should immediately book a ticket at one of the 15 venues up and down the country on English Touring Opera’s spring route.” The Times (4 stars) “When it presents work of this standard on a relatively small subsidy, ETO presents a superb bargain for the nation.” The Telegraph (4 stars) Mozart called this his ‘true opera’, referring to its noble subject and its vivid, colourful music. The opera’s hero, Titus, is a compelling portrait of a populist leader who learns the personal cost of political power. When his one friend, Sextus, is corrupted by a tough-minded beauty and driven to an act of terrorism, Titus forgives all, teaching a lesson in mercy as he gives up hope of happiness. This is a rare chance to see one of Mozart’s ultimate works for the stage – in a striking production by James Conway, with ETO favourites Julia Riley (Anna Bolena), Mark Wilde (The Magic Flute) and Gillian Ramm (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) in leading roles. ETO restores the original sung dialogue, and the opera’s particular dramatic power.