Premiere of the Opera 'Rodelinda, Queen of Persia'

March 8, 2026

TL;DR

George Frideric Handel's opera 'Rodelinda, Queen of Persia' premiered at the Madlenianum Opera and Theatre in Belgrade.
The opera explores themes of power, betrayal, love, and moral choices within the setting of the Persian court.
The performance was delivered by the ensemble 'New Trinity Baroque' under the direction of Predrag Gosta, using historical instruments.
Young soloists from the Baroque Belgrade Academy also participated, uniting experienced artists with a new generation of baroque music interpreters.
A unique feature of the production was the presence of two countertenors in the main roles.
The cast included Sreten Manojlović, Biraj Barkakaty, Sandro Rossi, Silvija Rađen Kumar, and Zorica Pavlović.
The audience responded with loud applause at the end of the performance.

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