Monteverdi operas return to UK summer festivals after centuries
After three centuries of neglect, Claudio Monteverdi's operas are being revived at two major UK summer festivals. Glyndebourne and Garsington have programmed his works, bringing forgotten masterpieces back to the spotlight. The composer's operas, once considered obscure, are now central to the festival seasons.
Key facts
- Monteverdi's operas were in obscurity for three centuries
- Glyndebourne and Garsington festivals are staging his works
- The revivals are part of the summer opera season in the UK
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Glyndebourne
- Garsington Opera
Locations
- United Kingdom