Francesco Cavalli's Il Giasone’s next Boston-area show is December 18, 2026 at Longy School of Music.
Il Giasone ("Jason") is a 1649 opera by Venetian composer Francesco Cavalli, with a libretto by Giacinto Andrea Cicognini based on the myth of Jason and Medea. One of the most popular and frequently performed operas of the 17th century, it is a landmark of early Venetian opera blending tragedy and comedy. This program is presented by Longy School of Music.