The Bayreuth Baroque new production Flavio, Re de’ Langobardi by G.F. Handel from 2023, directed by Max Emanuel Cencic, has been taken over by the Latvijas Nacionālā Opera un Balets in Riga. The premiere will take place on May 21, 2025, in Riga, with further performances on May 23, June 1, and December 17, 19, and 21, 2025. As in Bayreuth, the role of Flavio will be performed by Rémy Brès-Feuillet (who will return to Bayreuth for his solo concert on September 6, 2025). The role of Guido will be sung by the artistic director of the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival, Max Emanuel Cencic.
The wonderful leadership team in Riga includes:
- Andris Veismanisas musical director and conductor
- Max Emanuel Cencic as stage director
- Helmut Stürmer as set designer
- Corina Grămoșteanu as costume designer
- Romain de Lagarde as lighting designer
The outstanding cast of singers in Riga consists of the following vocal artists:
- Flavio: Rémy Brès-Feuillet
- Guido: Max Emanuel Cencic
- Emilia: Katrīna Paula Felsberga
- Vitige: Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine, Laura Grecka
- Teodata: Anna Amanda Stolere
- Lotario: Daniils Pogoriless, Rihards Millers
- Ugone: Mārtiņš Zvīgulis
Max Emanuel Cencic in Flavio in Riga.
Max Emanuel Cencic and Helmut Stürmer in a joint interview.
The live broadcast of the Flavio production can be viewed free of charge in the Bayreuth Baroque media library.
We are delighted about this first international adoption of one of our Bayreuth Baroque productions. The next will follow as early as 2026.
