This is an effective staging, though the set looks medieval and the costumes are modern. It’s well paced, well played, well sung. Jonas Kaufmann is an ideal Tito. His voice is not only beautiful and flexible, it’s also ample, retaining warmth and sweetness when he sings out. The character of Tito is too good to be true, but Kaufmann makes him intense, noble, and beliveable. Vesselina Kasarova is riviting as Sesto. Her voice is gorgeous and multi-colored, her technique exquisite, her immersion in the role complete.
Jonas Kaufmann
as Tito Vespasiano
Eva Mei
as Vitellia
Vesselina Kasarova
as Sesto
Malin Hartelius
as Servilia
Liliana Nikiteanu
as Annio
Günther Groissböck
as Publio
Franz Welser-Möst
as Conductor
