The Royal Opera of Versailles hosted a concert version of Handel’s masterpiece, *Tamerlano* (1724), organised by the Foundation for the Development of Culture and the Arts of Uzbekistan.

This fresh interpretation, conceived by Kirill Richter, blends Baroque aesthetics with a contemporary sensibility. For its French premiere, following a highly acclaimed run at the Musikverein, the production will bring together the Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Alibek Kabdurakhmanov), the Uzbekistan National Choir (conducted by Gulnara Malikova), as well as Zhenisbek Piyazov (Tamerlane), Juan Sancho (Bayazid) and Veronica Cangemi (Asteria).

Inspired by the story of Amir Temur, this three-hundred-year-old opera, with its universal themes, power, love and moral choices, showcases its musical and dramatic power by bringing together cultural traditions and eras.