When his friend, blinded by love, is driven to an act of terrorism, the emperor has to learn the personal cost of political power. Dealing with the appalling jealousies, ambitions and love affairs during the reign of the emperor, La clemenza di Tito has eerie parallels with our own era in Bergen National Opera's new production. With its excellent young all-Norwegian cast, Mozart's last opera asks the deeply relevant question: who is the leader we want in times of crisis?
Christian Valle
Publio