Screened operas from the world's most prestigious opera houses and festivals, with enriching introduction lectures by the series' editor, Merav Barak

By: Jacques Offenbach
Stage: Hamburg Opera House Production
Language: French

A lively and engaging opera that reimagines the famous Greek myth of Helen of Troy as an entertaining journey full of passion and sophistication. Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, finds herself torn between her duties as queen and her hidden passion for Paris, the mysterious and exciting prince of Troy. While the royal court is filled with intrigue and deception, forbidden love becomes a dangerous game and the spark that ignites the great Trojan War. 

Fifth meeting for the series' subscribers

18:00 Introductory lecture
18:30 Screening (117 minutes)