From Suetonius to Albert Camus, the madness of Caligula is a myth that inspired a great many writers and musicians. Created in Venice in 1672, Caligula by Giovanni Pagliardi (1637–1702) is the only opera inspired by the life of the bloodthirsty emperor. A sulphurous cocktail of madness, power and passion, the work was hugely successful thanks to its melodies modelled on those of Monteverdi and Cavalli. For its first visit to Liège, the prestigious ensemble Le Poème Harmonique will revive this praise of … baroque folly in a concert version.

With :

Camilo Delgado Diaz, tenor (Caligula)

Caroline Meng, mezzo-soprano (Césonia)

Florian Götz, baritone (Artabano)

Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, contertenor (Tigrane)

Camille Poul, soprano (Teosena)

Serge Goubioud, tenor (Gelsa, Nesbo)

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