What Happens at the End of Giulio Cesare?

For his first appearance in the pit in Paris with his Artaserse ensemble, Philippe Jaroussky has chosen a masterpiece that he knows well, having sung the role of Sesto on numerous occasions, notably in the highly acclaimed Salzburg production alongside Cecilia Bartoli. As for the staging, we will welcome for the first time on Avenue Montaigne a Venetian who is used to the greatest European stages and who has undertaken his first Handel, Alcina, in the summer of 2019 in Salzburg with Ruggiero... Philippe Jaroussky. Everyone agrees on his ability to imagine delicate and highly effective dramaturgical worlds (his Barber of Seville for the Paris Opera is an irresistible visual translation of Rossini's frenzied score). His debut in opera seria with Alcina also showed his intelligence in giving coherence and emotion to the demanding arias da capo. On stage, a team familiar with the Théàtre des Champs-Elysées and this repertoire, led by a very fine trio of French women.

Damiano Michieletto's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Gaëlle Arquez (Giulio Cesare)'s journey. As for the staging, we will welcome for the first time on Avenue Montaigne a Venetian who is used to the greatest European stages and who has undertaken his first Handel, Alcina, in the summer of 2019 in Salzburg with Ruggiero.

How Does Gaëlle Arquez (Giulio Cesare)'s Story End?

• Gaëlle Arquez: Gaëlle Arquez's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Sabine Devieilhe (Cleopatra): Sabine Devieilhe's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Lucile Richardot (Cornelia): Lucile Richardot's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Giulio Cesare Mean?

The ending of Giulio Cesare brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Gaëlle Arquez's story may not satisfy all audiences.