An opera based on a forgotten musical treasure and the story of real people living 400 years ago; it’s about alienation, art and joy. Salamone Rossi was a Jewish composer who was born in Mantua in 1570. His sister Europa Rossi was an acclaimed singer, among the first Italian real opera stars. The two siblings were engaged by the royal court and praised by the culture-loving Prince Gonzaga, whose favours opened doors to the city. Rossi wrote modern, innovative music, creating art that built bridges between the established, elevated world of wealthy, free men at the court and the destitute, deprived world of the Jews in the ghetto. The music includes rarely performed works by Salamone Rossi and newly composed material. This is a contemporary opera with its roots in 17th century Europe, a politically charged time not unlike our own.
International cast, chorus, dancers and The Drottningholm Theatre Orchestra.

Drottningholms Slottsteater has remained intact since 1766 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its hand-operated stage machinery still in use, there is no theatre like it anywhere in the world.