4, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 13 September 2026 | 18:00
Margravial Opera House Bayreuth
This September, Bayreuth Baroque presents a new production of Georg Friedrich Handel’s Floridante, directed by Max Emanuel Cencic and under the baton of Markellos Chryssicos. A rarely performed masterpiece filled with love, political intrigue, jealousy and hidden identities.
A co-production of the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival and the International Handel Festival Karlsruhe, the production brings together an outstanding international cast and creative team.
The Creative Team
Max Emanuel Cencic – Direction
Markellos Chryssicos – Musical Direction & Harpsichord
Helmut Stürmer (†) – Set Design
Corina Gramosteanu – Costumes & Set Completion
Christoph Pöschko – Lighting
Constantina Psoma – Assistant Director
Dimitra Antonaki – Movement Assistant
The Cast
Max Emanuel Cencic – Floridante
Sonja Runje – Elmira
Bruno de Sá – Timante
Eva Zalenga – Rossane
Roman Chabaranok – Oronte
Yannis François – Coralbo
The Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, Resident Orchestra of the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival 2026, provides the musical foundation for this new production.
Performed in Italian with German and English surtitles, Floridante promises an evening of exceptional Baroque music and gripping theatrical drama in the unique setting of the UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House Bayreuth.
An introduction to Floridante
Before the performance, join our dramaturge Dr. David Treffinger at 16:30 in the Small Hall of the Friedrichsforum for an introduction to Floridante, including a film presentation about Max Emanuel Cencic’s directorial concept.
Friedrichsforum, Jean Paul Platz, Bayreuth
Intermissions after Acts I and II | End approximately 22:00
Experience Handel’s Floridante at Bayreuth Baroque 2026.
