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Vienna State Opera: La Clemenza di Tito - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Set in ancient Rome, La clemenza di Tito tells a moving story of friendship, loyalty, forgiveness, and enlightened leadership.Emperor Titus is admired...

  • Provider: Wiener Staatsoper
  • Duration: 2:40h
  • Intermission: 1 time à 30 minutes
  • Dress code: smart casual
  • Arrive: 15 minutes before start
  • Seats: 1709
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Language: Italian
  • Subtitles: Several languages
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The last performance was on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

La Clemenza di Tito - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Set in ancient Rome, La clemenza di Tito tells a moving story of friendship, loyalty, forgiveness, and enlightened leadership.

Emperor Titus is admired for his wisdom and compassion. However, his reign is threatened by political intrigue when Vitellia, driven by jealousy and ambition after being overlooked by the Emperor, persuades Sesto—Titus's closest friend, who secretly loves her—to assassinate him.

Sesto reluctantly carries out the plot, setting fire to the Capitol and believing Titus has been killed. When the Emperor survives, the conspiracy is uncovered, and Sesto is arrested and sentenced to death.

Despite the betrayal, Titus chooses mercy over revenge. Moved by compassion and believing that forgiveness is the greatest strength of a ruler, he pardons Sesto and the other conspirators. Vitellia confesses her guilt, and reconciliation replaces vengeance.

Essence
La clemenza di Tito is a noble and deeply human opera that celebrates mercy, justice, and moral integrity. Through Mozart's luminous music and expressive characters, it shows that true greatness lies not in power, but in the ability to forgive.

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Premiere: 1791, Prague
Style: Opera seria in two acts

Venue

Vienna State Opera: A Premier Venue for Opera and Ballet in Vienna's Heart

Situated in Vienna's central Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera stands as a pinnacle of global opera venues and a significant cultural symbol of Austria. It boasts a tradition of top-tier opera shows featuring global stars and a distinguished ballet company.

Opened in 1869, the opera house has become emblematic of musical brilliance and artistic mastery, showcasing a wide range of performances from classic operatic pieces to modern compositions. Each year, it hosts over 300 events, including famed operas like Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Verdi's "La Traviata," and Puccini's "Tosca."

The Vienna State Opera also houses the esteemed Vienna State Ballet, which is celebrated for its performances in both classical and modern dance. The annual Vienna Opera Ball, a significant and internationally recognized social gathering, is another highlight of the cultural calendar.

Capacity: 2,284 places (of which 1,709 are seating, 567 standing, 4 wheelchair, and 4 companion seats).

Programm

Tito    -    Katleho Mokhoabane
Vitelliaq    -    Hanna-Elisabeth Müller
Servilia    -    Slávka Zámečníková
Sesto    -    Kate Lindsey
Annio    -    Patricia Nolz
Publio    -    Peter Kellner

Musikalische Leitung    -    Cornelius Meister
Inszenierung, Choreografie & Bühne    -    Jan Lauwers
Regiemitarbeit    -    Emily Hehl
Kostüme    -    Lot Lemm
Licht    -    Ken Hioco
Ko-Choreografie    -    Paul Blackman
Dramaturgie    -    Elke Janssens

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