La Vestale - Opéra national de Paris

Overview

Priestess Julia watches over the eternal flame of the goddess Vesta. While the Great Vestal condemns to death every virgin who breaks her vow of chastity, Julia is delighted to be reunited with Licinius, who has returned from war as a victorious Roman general. One night, as the two lovers swear their love before the temple altar, the eternal flame goes out…

Cast

Elza van den Heever

Julia

Michael Spyres

Licinius

Ève-Maud Hubeaux

The Great Vestal

Julien Behr

Cinna

Jean Teitgen

The High Priest

Florent Mbia

The Chief of the Aruspices