Vincenzo Bellini's rival in the bel canto tradition, Nicola Vaccaj, wrote this opera, which premiered in 1825 and became his greatest success. Set in Verona, it follows two young lovers caught between families locked in a bloody feud, as a well-meant attempt at peace turns into a desperate plan no one can control.
Sung in Italian with Danish surtitles, the production is directed by Eva-Maria Melbye and has been awarded the title of Opera Production of the Year in the Provinces 2025 by CPH Culture. Soprano Katinka Bohse Meyer, who sings the title role of Giulietta, received the Lars Waage Prize for her performance.
Before the performance on 1 December, Isabel Bramsen, Denmark's only peace and conflict researcher, gives a talk on the courage to choose peace over the cycle of hatred. The talk is open to everyone with a ticket for that evening's show.
