David McVicar’s inventive hit production of Handel’s most popular opera sets the story of Caesar’s conquest of Egypt—and of its queen, Cleopatra—in the era of British 19th-century imperialism while also including elements of Baroque theater and Bollywood movies. David Daniels in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra lead the cast. Christophe Dumaux is Ptolemy, Cleopatra’s brother, and Alice Coote and Patricia Bardon star as Sesto and Cornelia, son and widow of Caesar’s opponent Pompey. Early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts and plays harpsichord continuo.
David Daniels
as Giulio Cesare
Alice Coote
as Sesto
Natalie Dessay
as Cleopatra
Christophe Dumaux
as Tolomeo
Patricia Bardon
as Cornelia
Guido Loconsolo
as Achilla
Rachid Ben Abdeslam
as Nireno
John Moore
as Curio
