Current Projects
Antonia - Various Composers
Antonia, written as an intimate retelling of the lesser-known parts of Marie Antoinette's life story, explores the queen's experiences through the music that surrounded her.
Expect the beautiful melodies of Gluck, Joseph de Bologne, Piccinni and rare gems by Sacchini and Dussek, performed through the historical acting style of Baroque Gesture for which the opera company Liberata Collective have become known. Music and text are interwoven, using Antonia’s personal letters; revealing the human world behind the courtly facade and illuminating the often fragile space where music and politics meet.
Period costumes are generously supported by the Maria Björnson Memorial Trust.
2026 Performances
PREVIEW @ Chiswick House & Gardens, 18th April 1.30pm - TICKETS HERE
22nd June @ Chalke History Festival
8th July @ Lichfield Festival
2nd September @ Nairn Book & Arts Festival
Cast:
Marie Antoinette: Olivia Doutney
Music Director: Petra Hajduchova
Ensemble: Liberata Collective Ensemble
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Previous Tours:
La Clemenza di Tito - Mozart
2025 - Beaumaris Festival
Cast:
Tito: Christian Joel
Vitellia: Olivia Doutney
Sesto: Joanna Harries
Servilia: Susanna MacRae
Annio: Hannah Morley
Publio: Marcus Dawson
Music Director: Petra Hajduchova
Ensemble: Liberata Collective Ensemble
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Orlando - Handel
2024 - Stour Early Music Festival | Beaumaris Festival
2023 - Buxton International Festival | Lichfield Festival
Cast:
Orlando: Christian Joel
Angelica: Olivia Doutney
Dorinda: Susanna MacRae
Medoro: Joanna Harries
Zoroastro: Jolyon Loy
Music Director: Adrian Butterfield (2023) / Petra Hajduchova (2024)
Instrumentalists: Ensemble Hesperi (2023) / Liberata Collective Ensemble (2024)
