Demetrio E Polibio

Demetrio E Polibio, composed by Gioachino Rossini, is based on a libretto that tells a story of feuding kings, mistaken identities, and disguises, typical of late 18th-century opera seria. The work was first performed in Rome in 1812. Young director Davide Livermore reimagines the libretto as a ghost story, setting the action in an opera house, exploring themes of forgotten art and the spirits of the past.

The production features notable performances by María José Moreno, Yijie Shi, and Mirco Palazzi. As a piece of operatic history, it highlights Rossini's early talent and the dramatic elements that would define his later works. Collectors of opera and classical music will find this production intriguing as it captures the essence of Rossini's early style and the creative interpretation of the narrative by Livermore.