Where does the performance take place?

In the martini-Park, Provinostraße 52, 86153 Augsburg; venue of the Staatstheater Augsburg.

How do I get to the venue by public transport?

Tram line 6 to Textilmuseum stop, then walk or take the theater shuttle about 600 m to the entrance at Schäfflerbachstraße.

Are there parking options?

Yes, paid parking in the City-Galerie Augsburg; from there, walk or use the theater shuttle to the venue.

Is the access barrier-free?

Yes, the way to the entrance is barrier-free; indications for access for severely disabled are provided.

What do tickets cost?

According to the published price range, tickets start at around 22 euros; price tiers per seat category.

How long does the performance last?

Information to follow; the exact performance duration and any intermission will be announced by the theater.

Power, Desire, and Baroque Sound: Poppea's Coronation Ignites Augsburg's Stage in the martini-Park

Name: The Coronation of Poppea (Die Krönung der Poppea)
Start: 2026-04-24T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-25T00:30:00+02:00
Location: martini-Park

Baroque Passion, Political Intrigue: Monteverdi's Poppea Crowned Augsburg

An evening for connoisseurs and the curious: In the martini-Park, Claudio Monteverdi's opera L’incoronazione di Poppea unfolds its magnetic allure. Under the musical direction of Bas van Yperen and directed by André Bücker, Roman power politics meets sensual sound splendor – a stage experience that brings the theater atmosphere to a crackle.

Power and Desire – Dramaturgy with Bite

Between Seneca, Nero, and Poppea, Monteverdi sharply sketches the psychology of the rulers. The dramaturgy – fed from Busenello's libretto – drives the characters into moral gray areas, where virtue wavers and seduction prevails. Baroque recitatives merge with ariosi into flowing narrative art that pulls the audience directly into the intrigue.

Focus on Performance – Voices, Bodies, Presence

As Poppea grapples for the crown, the stage responds with precise directorial work: lines of sight, gestures, pauses – everything becomes a dramaturgical tool. The singers model emotions with fine vocal colors; the opera choir defines clear contours, while the Augsburg Philharmonic fills the space with breathing baroque sound language.

Scenography, Light, Costume – Sensual Spaces

Robi Voigt's set design, the video component, and Marco Vitale's lighting create vibrant tableaux: marble, shadows, gilding – concrete stage images that expose politics as a theater of signs. Aleksandra Kica's costumes span the arc between historical appeal and contemporary readability. Thus, a lighting atmosphere is created in which every detail breathes meaning.

Historical Depth – Why This Opera Resonates Today

Since its premiere in 17th-century Venice, Poppea has provoked with its unconventional finale. Instead of punishment, the lovers triumph – a cultural-historical thunderbolt that ignites debates about morality and power to this day. This potential for friction makes the performance in Augsburg so relevant.

Fans' Voices

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: L’incoronazione di Poppea delights the audience.

Instagram: A visitor raves: 'A gripping performance – musically brilliant, scenically razor-sharp!'
Facebook: A theatergoer writes: 'Baroque with bite and soul – absolutely worth seeing.'
YouTube: A comment reads: 'Beautiful sound, cleverly told – stays in the mind and heart.'

Conclusion

Expect an intense opera experience that captivates both mind and senses: great singer personalities, focused direction, sophisticated visual worlds, and an orchestra that makes Monteverdi's language shine. Experience the Coronation of Poppea live – for only in the shared breath of the stage and parterre does this opera unleash its full force.