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SUMMARY: UBC Opera: Giulio Cesare
DESCRIPTION: Giulio Cesare is a timeless exploration of ambition\, love\, a
 nd the complexities of human nature\, offering a compelling experience for 
 both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: <p>[buttons][button link_text="Matinée Perfor
 mance: Apr. 12th\, 2026 at 2:00pm" link_url="http://www.ubcoperatickets.com
 "][/buttons]</p><h2><img class="alignnone wp-image-25936 size-large" src="h
 ttps://musc.cms.arts.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2025/06/Cesare-819x
 1024.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="775" /></h2><h2>Giulio Cesare</h2><p><
 em>Opera Seria in Three Acts </em><br /><em>Sung in Italian with English Su
 rtitles</em></p><p>Music by <strong>George Frideric Handel</strong><br />Li
 bretto by <strong>Nicola Francesco Haym</strong></p><p><strong>Leslie Dala<
 /strong> <em>conductor<br /></em><strong>Tayte Mitchell</strong> <em>direct
 or</em><br />Members of the <strong>Vancouver Opera Orchestra</strong></p><
 p>Experience the grandeur of baroque opera in <em>Giulio Cesare</em>\, Hand
 el’s masterpiece intertwining political intrigue with deep human emotion. S
 et against the backdrop of ancient Egypt\, the opera follows Giulio Cesare 
 as he arrives in Alexandria\, seeking to restore order after Pompey’s assas
 sination. There\, he encounters the ambitious Cleopatra\, who competes for 
 the throne against her brother\, King Tolomeo. A complex web of partnership
 s\, deceptions\, and romantic entanglements develop\, leading to a dramatic
  clash for power. Handel’s score is renowned for its expressive arias and i
 ntricate orchestration\, capturing the characters’ inner turmoil and desire
 s. From Cleopatra’s passionate laments to Cesare’s commanding presence\, th
 e music elevates the narrative to a profound level. Giulio Cesare is a time
 less exploration of ambition\, love\, and the complexities of human nature\
 , offering a compelling experience for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and 
 newcomers.</p><h3>Subscription and ticket sales</h3><p>Single ticket sales:
  Tue\, September 2 at 11am.</p><p>[buttons][button link_text="Save with a s
 ubscription today" link_url="http://www.ubcoperatickets.com"][/buttons]</p>
 <p><em>Subscribers will receive first access to all UBC Opera events includ
 ing those in collaboration with Opera West. At the</em> <em>time of subscri
 ption purchase you will be able to purchase tickets to all events in our 20
 25/2026 Season.</em></p>
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