Tag Archives: Giuseppe Verdi

“La Traviata” in Utah

UTAH OPERA PRESENTS: CAPITOL THEATRE JAN 18, 20, 22 & 24 (7:30 PM) JAN 26, 2014 (2 PM) Verdi is arguably opera’s most successful composer and La Traviata is one of his greatest hits. This is the story of Violetta, … Continue reading

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“Nabucco” in Florida

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents:  Nabucco Giuseppe Verdi In the opera that put Giuseppe Verdi on the map, follow the plight of the Hebrews of Babylonia as they are assaulted, conquered, and ultimately exiled from their homeland. Within this backdrop of … Continue reading

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Macbeth in Greece

  Presents: Giuseppe Verdi Macbeth Conductor: Myron Michailidis Director: Lorenzo Mariani PREMIERE 17 JANUARY 2014 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 January 2014 Athens Concert Hall – Alexandra Trianti Hall Performances begin at 20.00 Sets: Maurizio Balo Costumes: Silvia Aymonino Choreography: Renato Zanella Lighting: Linus Fellbom … Continue reading

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“Un ballo in maschera” in Tel Aviv

Un ballo in maschera Giuseppe Verdi Amelia is married to Renato yet she loves Riccardo. Renato is Riccardo’s best friend. Riccardo is the Governor. Ulrica the fortune teller prophesizes that Riccardo will be murdered. Love, hate, spite and revenge in … Continue reading

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Seattle Opera Presents “Rigoletto”

Seattle Opera Presents: Rigoletto Giuseppe Verdi Hugely popular ever since its Venice premiere, Verdi’s tense and brutal tale of a deformed court jester caught in a web of corruption, lechery, and revenge runs the full emotional gamut in true operatic … Continue reading

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La Traviata in Chicago.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a love story as unforgettable as Giuseppe Verdi’s sweeping and spectacular melodies: LA TRAVIATA In Italian with projected English texts. DECEMBER 12, 15 & 20 Verdi’s La Traviata is a new production. Coproduction of Lyric Opera … Continue reading

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Verdi in Eléphant Paname: exhibit and concert.

VERDI in Eléphant Paname Friday, September 27, 2013 > Sunday, January 5, 2014 Admission 9€, Reduced rate 7€ (with ID)   This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, the most frequently performed opera composer. Many … Continue reading

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LA TRAVIATA in Detroit

DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Presents La Traviata (The Fallen Woman)
 Opera in three acts 
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
 Libretto:  Francesco Maria Piave
 Based on the play: La dame aux Camélias by Alexander Dumas
 Premiere: Venice, 1853 Running time: About 2.5 hrs
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Verdi’s Bicentennial Celebration: Macbeth in Copenhagen

THE ROYAL DANISH THEATER PRESENTS: Thrills, chills, murder and power struggles permeate Macbeth, the story of two alpha types who destroy everything around them in order to realise their ambitions. Verdi was deeply absorbed by Shakespeare throughout his life, and … Continue reading

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“Il trovatore” in Krakow

The Troubadour (Il trovatore) Composer: Giuseppe Verdi opera in four acts libretto: Salvatore Cammarano and Leone Emanuele Bardare after the play Antonio Garcia Gutiérrez in the original Italian world premiere: Roma 1853 Polish premiere: Warsaw 1854 premiere in the Krakow … Continue reading

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