Details

The French have occupied Sicily, and H?l?ne is held hostage by Montfort, the French governor, who has had her brother executed. She turns to the partisan Jean Procida and the rebellious patriot Henri in her bid for vengeance. Sung in French with English surtitles. Running time: 4hrs 30mins (with two intervals). Unfortunately the illness that prevented Marina Poplavskaya from singing the role of Helene in the premiere of our new production of Les Vepres siciliennes has persisted longer than expected, and has made it impossible for her to sing the remaining performances. We look forward to welcoming her back to The Royal Opera for further engagements.

Cast/Performers

Lianna Haroutounian (Helene), Bryan Hymel (Henri), Michael Vole (Guy de Montfort), Erwin Schrott (Jean Procida), Jean Teitgen (Le Sire de Bethune), Jeremy White (Le Comte de Vaudemont), Nela Cooper (Thibault), Jihoon Kim (Robert), Jung Soo Yun (Mainfroid), Michelle Daly (Ninetta), Nicolas Darmanin (Danieli)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Producer(s): Royal Opera House, The Royal Danish Opera Copenhagen
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Stefan Herheim
Dramaturg: Alexander Meier-Dorzenbach
Design: Philipp Furhofer
Costume: Gesine Voellm
Lighting: Anders Poll
Choreographer: Andre de Jong