Monteverdi in Copenhagen: The Mother of Fascism? (faz.net)

• Director Marthaler reimagines the opera as a political parable on fascism.
• Historically informed performance meets modern political interpretation.
• Conductor Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen deliver masterful music.

"Christoph Marthaler's production of Monteverdi's 'L'incoronazione di Poppea' at the Copenhagen Opera relocates the plot to Mussolini's Italy. The historically informed performance by Lars Ulrik Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen shines."