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University Opera: Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea

Event Details

Date
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Time
2 p.m.
Location
Description
Opera’s earliest masterpiece, Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea (1643), takes us to a world where virtue is punished and ruthlessness and ambition are rewarded in a republic in which the head of state behaves very badly.
This compelling drama is filled with stunningly gorgeous music, features a large cast of UW-Madison students accompanied by an ensemble of authentic period instruments. David Ronis, director.
Cost
Adults $25; seniors $20; students $10

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