In an 18^th century fascinated by the question of the relationship between nature and culture, the theme of the desert island proved particularly fertile. Adopting a libretto by Metastasio, Joseph Haydn interweaves another subject dear to the Enlightenment: the war of the sexes.

Costanza, stranded for thirteen years on a desert island with her younger sister Silvia, and believing that her husband has abandoned her, has developed a loathing for men that she passes on to her younger sister. In reality, the husband in question was kidnapped by pirates when they were shipwrecked. Fortunately, misunderstandings and misconceptions eventually give way to a joyous quartet of rejoicings.

Premiered in 1779 at the Palais Esterházy, this immensely expressive “azione teatrale”, in which accompanied recitatives merge with arias and ensembles, is performed by the artists in residence at the Academy in a new staging by Simon Valastro.

For all audiences

11, 12, 14, 15*, 18, 20 and 21 March 2025 at 8pm

For school audiences
17 March 2025 at 2pm

20 March 2025 at 2pm

*Relax inclusive session on 15 March 2025 at 8pm. This inclusive system aims to make it easier for people with disabilities to come to the theater. The codes of the performance will be relaxed so that everyone can enjoy the emotion of the show without fear of the gaze of others.

Performances in audiodescription on 17, 18 and 20 March 2025
Tactile tour of the set prior to the performances are offered to blind and partially-sighted audiences, on reservation.