The International Opera Academy invites you to the Bourla for a daring, sparkling and deeply human reinterpretation of W.A. Mozart's Così Fan Tutte – an opera that has fascinated, provoked and delighted audiences for more than two centuries.
Under the inspiring leadership of internationally acclaimed conductor Nabil Shehata, students from the conservatories of Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels breathe new life into this masterful score by Mozart. The Young Artists of the IOA appear in a new staging by visionary director Paul Carr, whose fresh, contemporary approach brings emotional clarity, sharp humour and modern resonance to this timeless exploration of love and loyalty.
Two young officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, boast about the unwavering devotion of their fiancées. Their friend Don Alfonso laughs at their certainty – and proposes a wager. What follows is a daring social experiment: the men disguise themselves to test the fidelity of the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella. In a whirlwind of seduction, confusion, desire and disguise, the characters find themselves in an emotional quagmire far deeper than they had anticipated.
Così Fan Tutte is both a comedy and a moral parable – a brilliant score centred around a story that asks uncomfortable questions about love, trust and the fragile nature of loyalty.
With its intimate ensemble, psychological acuity and radiant music, Così Fan Tutte provides the perfect canvas for the International Opera Academy's mission: to reimagine what opera can be today. Expect daring theatricality, youthful energy and breathtaking performances.
