The Venetian opera Giustino by Giovanni Legrenzi was THEE smash hit of the 1680’s’.

It tells the story of a shepherd who, through a series of quests and magical interventions, ultimately becomes the Emperor of Rome.

Giustino is notoriously action packed for a baroque opera, involving sea monsters, elephants, ghosts, bear fights, damsels - you name it, Giustino pretty much has it. 

Pinchgut Opera is preparing this production directed by Dean Bryant with Guistino played by Nicholas Tamagna.