Dioklecijan

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Diocletian The opera Diocletian in four acts and nine scenes, created in 1964 to a libretto by Branko Radica, is a monumental and to this day unperformed musical and theatrical work depicting the life of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Tijardović's historical spectacle will faithfully bring Diocletian to life in the intimate circle of his family and co-emperors. Written in the spirit of French classical opera, the opera revives the historical and legendary foundations of the city of Split through a rich spectrum of dramatic and emotional situations: from political intrigue to family conflicts. The first three acts of the play are performed in the Croatian National Theatre Split building, and the final, fourth act, at the Peristyle.