Opéra de l'Impératrice - Ottone 18.07.2026

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Association des Concerts de Payerne

Ottone HWV 15 by George Frideric Handel Baroque opera seria in Italian in three acts, composed in 1723, for six soloists and baroque orchestra, total duration three hours. Libretto by Stefano Benedetto Pallavicini, revised by Nicola Francesco Haym The drama centres on Emperor Ottone II, son of Empress Adelaide and grandson of Queen Bertha. Conductor: Lionel Desmeules Logan Lopez Gonzalez, countertenor, OttoneSarah Matousek, soprano, TeofanePolly Leech, mezzo-soprano, GismondaCharles Sudan, countertenor, AdelbertoRebecca Leggett, alto, MatildaGerardo Garciacano, baritone, Emireno  Constance Larrieu, director Capella Paterniacensis Orchestra In the courtyard of the Abbey Castle, musical entertainment from 3:00 p.m. and presentation of the plot in the cinema room of the visitor centre. In case of rain, the performance will be postponed to Sunday 12 July 2026 or Monday 13 July 2026. In case of rain on the postponed date, the performance will take place in concert form in the Reformed Church of Payerne. No refunds will be given. Information at operaimperatrice.ch