Mitridate, Re di Ponto

The story of a declining king and warlord, whose two very different sons are in love with the same woman – who also happens to be the father’s bride – inspired Mozart to create a music of great pathos, strong passions and profound emotions. While he drew on tradition, the score already showed a musical calibre that more than hinted at what was to come. The world premiere in late 1770 was a triumph for the young composer. A Japanese production team led by director Satoshi Miyagi suffuses Mozart’s »Mitridate« with a magical ambience and brings different worlds together.