WOZZECK | Teatro del Maggio, Florence
Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, ItalyAlban Berg’s Wozzeck at Teatro del Maggio (Sept 27–Oct 3): expressionist masterpiece of love, despair, and human tragedy.
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LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • September 30, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
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Mitridate, Re di Ponto • Teatro San Carlo, Napoli • 2026-10-01
Teatro San Carlo, Napoli Via San Carlo, 98, Napoli, NA, ItalyMozart's early opera seria, Mitridate, Re di Ponto. A dramatic tale of love, rivalry, betrayal, and political conflict against the Roman Empire.
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ALZIRA • Festival Verdi | October 1, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma Via G. Garibaldi, 16/a, Parma, (PR), ItalyOn October 1, 8, and 17, 2026, the XXVI Festival Verdi in Parma opens with the rarely performed opera "Alzira." Under the theme "Mondi Lontani" (Distant Worlds), the work at the Teatro Regio di Parma illuminates the conflict between Spanish conquerors and indigenous peoples in 16th-century Peru. The Verdi expert James Conlon conducts the Orchestra Filarmonica Toscanini and soloists, including Marta Torbidoni (Alzira) and Antonio Poli (Zamoro), in this story of love and dramatic cultural clash. An evening that revives a forgotten Verdi jewel in a new staging by Manuel Renga.
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GISELLE | La Scala Milan • October 1, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of Wilis, as captivating as they are merciless: "Giselle", the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, "Giselle" is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.
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AIDA • Festival Verdi | October 2, 2026
Teatro Giuseppe Verdi, Busseto Teatro Giuseppe Verdi, Busseto, (PR), ItalyOn October 2, 9, 16, and 25, 2026, Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" will be performed at the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Busseto. Aligning with the festival theme "Mondi Lontani", the production stages the Egyptian-Ethiopian conflicts, featuring the legendary staging by Franco Zeffirelli (revived by Stefano Trespidi). Giuseppe Mengoli conducts the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini. The cast includes Federica Vitali (Aida), Vincenzo Costanzo (Radamès), and Teresa Iervolino (Amneris). Experience monumental operatic drama in Verdi's hometown, where love in a distant land falls victim to war.
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LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 2, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
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WOZZECK | Teatro del Maggio, Florence
Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, ItalyAlban Berg’s Wozzeck at Teatro del Maggio (Sept 27–Oct 3): expressionist masterpiece of love, despair, and human tragedy.
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NABUCODONOSOR • Festival Verdi | October 3, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma Via G. Garibaldi, 16/a, Parma, (PR), ItalyOn October 3, 11, 18, and 24, 2026, Verdi's breakthrough work "Nabucodonosor" will be performed as part of the Verdi Festival at the Teatro Regio di Parma. Under the theme "Mondi Lontani," Pier Luigi Pizzi (director, sets, costumes) stages the drama surrounding the Babylonian King and the Jewish exile. Francesco Lanzillotta conducts the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The cast includes Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar (Nabucodonosor), Lidia Fridman (Abigaille), and Michele Pertusi (Zaccaria). Experience the elemental force of Verdi's music and the moving Chorus of the Captives.
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LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 3, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
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MEZZOGIORNO IN MUSICA • Festival Verdi | October 4, 2026
Parma, Palazzo Ducale Viale Piacenza, 3,, Parma, PR, ItalyOn Sundays October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026, the XXVI Festival Verdi invites you to the midday concert "MEZZOGIORNO IN MUSICA" at 12:00 PM in the historic Palazzo Ducale di Parma. Former artists of the Accademia Verdiana will perform arias and duets by Giuseppe Verdi with intimate piano accompaniment. The concerts, often featuring scholarly introductions and an aperitif, offer a perfect opportunity to discover young talents and experience Verdi's music in a unique setting.
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GISELLE | La Scala Milan • October 5, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of Wilis, as captivating as they are merciless: "Giselle", the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, "Giselle" is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.
€520 -
LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 6, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
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GISELLE | La Scala Milan • October 7, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of Wilis, as captivating as they are merciless: "Giselle", the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, "Giselle" is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.
€520 -
ALZIRA • Festival Verdi | October 8, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma Via G. Garibaldi, 16/a, Parma, (PR), ItalyOn October 1, 8, and 17, 2026, the XXVI Festival Verdi in Parma opens with the rarely performed opera "Alzira." Under the theme "Mondi Lontani" (Distant Worlds), the work at the Teatro Regio di Parma illuminates the conflict between Spanish conquerors and indigenous peoples in 16th-century Peru. The Verdi expert James Conlon conducts the Orchestra Filarmonica Toscanini and soloists, including Marta Torbidoni (Alzira) and Antonio Poli (Zamoro), in this story of love and dramatic cultural clash. An evening that revives a forgotten Verdi jewel in a new staging by Manuel Renga.
€520 -
LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 8, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
€780 -
GISELLE | La Scala Milan • October 9, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of Wilis, as captivating as they are merciless: "Giselle", the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, "Giselle" is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.
€520 -
AIDA • Festival Verdi | October 9, 2026
Teatro Giuseppe Verdi, Busseto Teatro Giuseppe Verdi, Busseto, (PR), ItalyOn October 2, 9, 16, and 25, 2026, Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" will be performed at the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Busseto. Aligning with the festival theme "Mondi Lontani", the production stages the Egyptian-Ethiopian conflicts, featuring the legendary staging by Franco Zeffirelli (revived by Stefano Trespidi). Giuseppe Mengoli conducts the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini. The cast includes Federica Vitali (Aida), Vincenzo Costanzo (Radamès), and Teresa Iervolino (Amneris). Experience monumental operatic drama in Verdi's hometown, where love in a distant land falls victim to war.
€520 -
LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 10, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
€780 -
GALA VERDIANO • Festival Verdi | October 10, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma Via G. Garibaldi, 16/a, Parma, (PR), ItalyOn Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 8:30 PM, the Teatro Regio di Parma celebrates Giuseppe Verdi's birthday. James Conlon leads the Orchestra Filarmonica Toscanini in a program that combines Verdi's operas Il Corsaro and Jérusalem (excerpts) with the overture to Gomes’ Il Guarany – a musical journey that powerfully represents the festival theme "Mondi Lontani." Soloists including Galeano Salas and Daniel Luis de Vicente present the Maestro's dramatic repertoire.
€490 -
MEZZOGIORNO IN MUSICA • Festival Verdi | October 11, 2026
Parma, Palazzo Ducale Viale Piacenza, 3,, Parma, PR, ItalyOn Sundays October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026, the XXVI Festival Verdi invites you to the midday concert "MEZZOGIORNO IN MUSICA" at 12:00 PM in the historic Palazzo Ducale di Parma. Former artists of the Accademia Verdiana will perform arias and duets by Giuseppe Verdi with intimate piano accompaniment. The concerts, often featuring scholarly introductions and an aperitif, offer a perfect opportunity to discover young talents and experience Verdi's music in a unique setting.
€410 -
SIR SIMON RATTLE • STEPHEN HOUGH | La Scala Milan
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyOn October 11, 2026, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks guest performs at Teatro alla Scala under Sir Simon Rattle. The program combines Rachmaninoff's monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 (soloist: Stephen Hough) with Stravinsky's rediscovered Funeral Song and the explosive power of The Rite of Spring. A superlative concert evening focusing on Late Romantic virtuosity and groundbreaking Modernism.
€540 -
NABUCODONOSOR • Festival Verdi | October 11, 2026
Teatro Regio di Parma Via G. Garibaldi, 16/a, Parma, (PR), ItalyOn October 3, 11, 18, and 24, 2026, Verdi's breakthrough work "Nabucodonosor" will be performed as part of the Verdi Festival at the Teatro Regio di Parma. Under the theme "Mondi Lontani," Pier Luigi Pizzi (director, sets, costumes) stages the drama surrounding the Babylonian King and the Jewish exile. Francesco Lanzillotta conducts the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The cast includes Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar (Nabucodonosor), Lidia Fridman (Abigaille), and Michele Pertusi (Zaccaria). Experience the elemental force of Verdi's music and the moving Chorus of the Captives.
€520 -
LA TRAVIATA | La Scala Milan • October 12, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA blessing and a challenge in the programming of every major opera house, "La traviata" holds a special place in La Scala’s history, marked by the legendary 1953 production conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, directed by Luchino Visconti, and starring Maria Callas. That iconic interpretation seemed untouchable until 1990, when Riccardo Muti commissioned a new, lavish production from director Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci, featuring an all-young cast. This evocative and poetic staging returns to the stage in 2026, conducted by Michele Gamba, who in recent years has led major productions at La Scala including "Rigoletto," "Médée," "Turandot," and "Tosca." The cast is unmissable: alongside the charismatic Nadine Sierra in the title role, Piero Pretti and Iván Ayón Rivas alternate as Alfredo, with Boris Pinkhasovich and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Giorgio Germont.
€780 -
GISELLE | La Scala Milan • October 13, 2026
Teatro alla Scala, Milano Via Filodrammatici, 2, Milan, (MI), ItalyA story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of Wilis, as captivating as they are merciless: "Giselle", the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, "Giselle" is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.
€520
