The Royal Theatre hosts Mozart's play "Mitrade Re Di Pronto"

2025/03/25

The Teatro Real presents in Madrid between March 23 and April 9, ten performances of Mitridate re di Ponto, an early opera by Mozart , composed when he was 14 years old.

After its premiere in Madrid , it will move to other theaters such as the Frankfurt Opera, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples .

The opera was previously presented at the Teatro Real in 2005, but in a concert version. It now returns in a complete production.

Composed in 1770 in Milan , the work is based on an Italian libretto inspired by a drama by Jean Racine .

It is directed by Claus Guth , inspired by the series Succession to highlight power, betrayal... The musical direction is in the hands of Ivor Bolton , a Mozart expert, leading the Teatro Real's Resident Orchestra .

In addition to the performances, the Teatro Real has organized a series of cultural activities focused on opera, which will take place at the Royal Retiro Theatre, the National Archaeological Museum, and Casa Asia.

This version pays homage to Mozart's youthful genius and reaffirms his commitment to stage innovation.

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