Giulio Cesare in Egitto
“Salzburg Festival 2025”
Synopsis
Three hundred years old and as timely as ever, Handel's monumental Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt) arrives at the 2025 Salzburg Festival in a new staging by the audacious, award-winning Dmitri Tcherniakov! When Caesar (Christophe Dumaux) comes to Egypt on the hunt for his enemy Pompey, he discovers that the pharaoh Ptolemy (Yuriy Mynenko) has beaten him to the punch, setting Pompey's son Sextus (Federico Fiorio) on a mission for vengeance — all while Ptolemy's sister Cleopatra (Olga Kulchynska) schemes to take the throne for herself, leading her directly into the path of Caesar… This tale of uncompromising rivalries and the corrupting thrall of political power is animated by one of Handel's finest scores, majestic in the hands of expert Baroque ensemble Le Concert d'Astrée under their celebrated founder Emmanuelle Haïm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dmitri Tcherniakov
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Francesco Haym
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Giulio Cesare in Egitto
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dmitri Tcherniakov
Nicola Francesco Haym
Georg Friedrich Händel
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitri Tcherniakov
Director
Nicola Francesco Haym
Writer
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giulio Cesare in Egitto
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What is Giulio Cesare in Egitto about?
Three hundred years old and as timely as ever, Handel's monumental Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt) arrives at the 2025 Salzburg Festival in a new staging by the audacious, award-winning Dmitri Tcherniakov! When Caesar (Christophe Dumaux) comes to Egypt on the hunt for his enemy Pompey, he discovers that the pharaoh Ptolemy (Yuriy Mynenko) has beaten him to the punch, setting Pompey's son Sextus (Federico Fiorio) on a mission for vengeance — all while Ptolemy's sister Cleopatra (Olga Kulchynska) schemes to take the throne for herself, leading her directly into the path of Caesar… This tale of uncompromising rivalries and the corrupting thrall of political power is animated by one of Handel's finest scores, majestic in the hands of expert Baroque ensemble Le Concert d'Astrée under their celebrated founder Emmanuelle Haïm.
Who directed Giulio Cesare in Egitto?
Giulio Cesare in Egitto was directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov.
Who stars in Giulio Cesare in Egitto?
The principal cast of Giulio Cesare in Egitto includes Christophe Dumaux, Olga Kulchynska, Lucile Richardot, Federico Fiorio, Yuriy Mynenko.
When was Giulio Cesare in Egitto released and how long is it?
Giulio Cesare in Egitto was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Giulio Cesare in Egitto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giulio Cesare in Egitto was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.