JUDITHA TRIUMPHANS | Teatro Regio Turin • February 10, 2027
Vivaldi's only surviving oratorio is a "sacred military spectacle" full of instrumental splendor and vocal ecstasy. Experience the story of Judith in a concert performance.
€440
Teatro Regio Torino photo Edoardo Piva
Though conceived as an oratorio for concert performance, Juditha triumphans (1716) showcases the full extent of Vivaldi’s theatrical genius. The work was written as an allegory for Venice’s victory over the Turks, with the biblical heroine Judith representing the Republic. Originally composed for the exceptionally talented female musicians of the Ospedale della Pietà, Vivaldi cast all roles—including the male characters—for female voices. The result is a score of extraordinary instrumental color and vocal virtuosity. In Turin, the city that preserves nearly all of Vivaldi’s original manuscripts, Baroque specialist Gianluca Capuano returns to lead this magnificent masterpiece.
Background and Plot
An Allegory of Triumph
Part 1: The city of Bethulia is under siege by the Assyrian army led by General Holofernes. The situation is dire. Judith, a beautiful Jewish widow, resolves to save her people. she enters the enemy camp to seduce Holofernes, who is immediately captivated by her beauty and invites her to a grand banquet.
Part 2: After the feast, a drunken Holofernes falls into a deep sleep. Judith seizes the moment: she draws his sword and beheads him. Carrying the tyrant’s head, she returns triumphantly to Bethulia. The Assyrians flee in panic, and the city is saved. Vivaldi highlights this triumph with an imaginative score, featuring rare instruments (such as the viola d’amore and chalumeaux) and martial brilliance.
Cast and Creative Team
Music Antonio Vivaldi (RV 644)
Libretto Giacomo Cassetti, based on From the Bible, the Book of Judith
World Premiere November 1716, Ospedale della Pietà, Venice
Cast All-female voices (partly en travesti)
Format Concert performance
The Artists
Conductor • Gianluca Capuano
Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio Torino
CAST
Juditha • Mara Gaudenzi
Holofernes • Deniz Uzun
Vagaus • Eleonora Bellocci
Abra • Lorrie Garcia
Ozias • Francesca Ascioti
Booking Process
Music trip to Turin for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the concert “Juditha triumphans”. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the renowned Teatro Regio on the second evening to experience a spectacular performance in a historic setting with international stars. You can choose between the Essential and Superior Package.
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Performance Dates Juditha triumphans
2027-02-11
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Teatro Regio di Torino P.za Castello, 215, Torino, (TO), Italy
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JUDITHA TRIUMPHANS | Teatro Regio Turin • February 11, 2027
Teatro Regio di Torino P.za Castello, 215, Torino, (TO), ItalyVivaldi's only surviving oratorio is a "sacred military spectacle" full of instrumental splendor and vocal ecstasy. Experience the story of Judith in a concert performance.
€440
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