Néron (opera)

The opera's premiere, in a German translation, was at the Stadttheater am Dammtor in Hamburg on 1 October 1879.

Enter Chrysa, who begs Vindex to give her protection from a pursuing band of low-life, who invade the premises.

Saccus suggests that, by way of entertainment, a mock-marriage be arranged between Nero and Chrysa - she is forced to consent, but Epicharis rescues her by giving her a drug which makes her appear dead.

Enter Epicharis to ask Nero's help in finding her daughter - only to discover that he had believed Chrysa dead.

Whilst he is ecstatic with the news that she lives, the jealous Poppea hands Chrysa over to Vindex to keep her out of the way.

You think you are writing abominably, but then you look at this drivel which people have performed in all seriousness, and your soul feels lighter.

[3] The contemporary tenor Roberto Alagna is reported as interested in playing the title role in a possible revival.