🎭 Theatre
Opera: Balkan Empress
🎪 XIII Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival📅 14. August · 21:00
Forte Mare
XIII Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival 2026 presents a chamber adaptation of the opera Balkanska Carica in the original orchestration for string ensemble.
Libretto: Nikola I Petrović Njegoš, based on the drama of the same name
Music: Dionizije De Sarno San Đorđo
This romantic-patriotic drama is based on the historical tragedy written by the King of Montenegro, Nikola I Petrović Njegoš. The opera is dedicated to the women of Montenegro, paying tribute to their qualities and uniqueness.
Significance: In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Montenegro’s independence, this Montenegrin opera of national importance will be one of the highlights of the XIII edition of the festival.
Performances:
The premiere production brings together tradition and modern expression. A contemporary of the great Italian opera composers Verdi and Puccini, Dionizije De Sarno San Đorđo brings the traditional bel canto style to the first Montenegrin national opera.
Libretto: Nikola I Petrović Njegoš, based on the drama of the same name
Music: Dionizije De Sarno San Đorđo
This romantic-patriotic drama is based on the historical tragedy written by the King of Montenegro, Nikola I Petrović Njegoš. The opera is dedicated to the women of Montenegro, paying tribute to their qualities and uniqueness.
Significance: In honor of the twentieth anniversary of Montenegro’s independence, this Montenegrin opera of national importance will be one of the highlights of the XIII edition of the festival.
Performances:
- Premiere performance – July 18, Luštica Bay (festival opening)
- Festival – August 14, Forte Mare Fortress, Herceg Novi
The premiere production brings together tradition and modern expression. A contemporary of the great Italian opera composers Verdi and Puccini, Dionizije De Sarno San Đorđo brings the traditional bel canto style to the first Montenegrin national opera.
Forte Mare
Schedule
August 2026
14
fri
21:00