Experience Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2026. Directed by Valentina Carrasco and conducted by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue comes to life in a powerful new production in Florence.
Florence Mahler concert 2026: Myung-Whun Chung conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a journey of drama, passion, and profound emotion.
This new production of "Nabucodonosor" represents another jewel in Music Director Maestro Riccardo Chailly's comprehensive and passionate exploration of Verdi's complete works, with which he concludes his profound engagement with the composer's early operas. The triumphant success of "Nabucodonosor" at La Scala in 1842 marked Verdi's definitive, unstoppable breakthrough and forged a deep, emotional connection between the Milanese theater and the burgeoning spirit of the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento. The new staging, under the visionary direction of the established South African talent Alessandro Talevi, who has fascinatingly reconnected with his Italian roots, will lovingly integrate the divertissements composed by Verdi for the 1848 Brussels revival. The cast is truly top-tier, featuring Luca Salsi as Nabucodonosor, the charismatic Anna Netrebko as Abigaille, Francesco Meli as Ismaele, Michele Pertusi as Zaccaria, and Veronica Simeoni as Fenena. An absolutely central and deeply moving role is also played by the legendary Teatro alla Scala Chorus, which will transform the iconic "Va, pensiero" into an unforgettable and uplifting experience.
5/17/2026: Udinese - Cremonese • Football trip to for the Serie A match Udinese - Cremonese in the Stadio Friuli with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Sassuolo - Lecce • Football trip to for the Serie A match Sassuolo - Lecce in the Mapei Stadium with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Roma - Lazio • Football trip to for the Serie A match Roma - Lazio in the Stadio Olimpico with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Pisa - Napoli • Football trip to for the Serie A match Pisa - Napoli in the Arena Garibaldi with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Juventus - Fiorentina • Football trip to for the Serie A match Juventus - Fiorentina in the Juventus Stadium with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Inter - Hellas Verona • Football trip to for the Serie A match Inter - Hellas Verona in the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, San Siro with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Genoa - Milan • Football trip to for the Serie A match Genoa - Milan in the Stadio Luigi Ferraris with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Como - Parma • Football trip to for the Serie A match Como - Parma in the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Cagliari - Torino • Football trip to for the Serie A match Cagliari - Torino in the Sardegna Arena with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
5/17/2026: Atalanta - Bologna • Football trip to for the Serie A match Atalanta - Bologna in the Gewiss Stadium with 2 nights breakfast and tickets.
Immerse yourself in the celestial melodies of Vincenzo Bellini's final masterpiece, "I puritani," performed from May 6 to 17, 2026, at the Teatro Regio Turin. Renowned for its hypnotic beauty and refined orchestration, this opera tells a tale of a love triangle set against 17th-century English political conflict. Conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta and in a new staging by Pierre-Emmanuel Rousseau, an outstanding cast featuring John Osborn, Gilda Fiume, and Simone Del Savio shines. A must-see for bel canto enthusiasts!
Experience Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2026. Directed by Valentina Carrasco and conducted by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue comes to life in a powerful new production in Florence.
This new production of "Nabucodonosor" represents another jewel in Music Director Maestro Riccardo Chailly's comprehensive and passionate exploration of Verdi's complete works, with which he concludes his profound engagement with the composer's early operas. The triumphant success of "Nabucodonosor" at La Scala in 1842 marked Verdi's definitive, unstoppable breakthrough and forged a deep, emotional connection between the Milanese theater and the burgeoning spirit of the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento. The new staging, under the visionary direction of the established South African talent Alessandro Talevi, who has fascinatingly reconnected with his Italian roots, will lovingly integrate the divertissements composed by Verdi for the 1848 Brussels revival. The cast is truly top-tier, featuring Luca Salsi as Nabucodonosor, the charismatic Anna Netrebko as Abigaille, Francesco Meli as Ismaele, Michele Pertusi as Zaccaria, and Veronica Simeoni as Fenena. An absolutely central and deeply moving role is also played by the legendary Teatro alla Scala Chorus, which will transform the iconic "Va, pensiero" into an unforgettable and uplifting experience.
Experience Massenet’s Werther at Naples’ Teatro di San Carlo (May 20–26, 2026): a moving Oper Frankfurt production starring Jonas Kaufmann and Francesco Demuro, conducted by Lorenzo Passerini.
A huge success since its creation in 2011, Christopher Wheeldon's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" solidifies his place among the most interesting contemporary choreographers. His skill and originality in engaging and entertaining audiences with a modern narrative ballet make it "a classic of our time," where academic technique blends with contemporary sensibility. An explosion of colors, innovative and sophisticated choreography, imaginative and astonishing costumes and sets – from puppetry to projections – and a score that combines contemporary sound worlds with sweeping melodies gesturing to 19th-century ballet scores. With Alice, we are drawn into a myriad of adventures and encounters; the extraordinary and recognizable characters from Lewis Carroll’s books provide the opportunity for the artists to shine in a variety of styles, even winking at the great 19th-century ballets: how can one resist the Queen of Hearts in a hilarious send-up of the Rose Adagio?
Experience Massenet’s Werther at Naples’ Teatro di San Carlo (May 20–26, 2026): a moving Oper Frankfurt production starring Jonas Kaufmann and Francesco Demuro, conducted by Lorenzo Passerini.
This new production of "Nabucodonosor" represents another jewel in Music Director Maestro Riccardo Chailly's comprehensive and passionate exploration of Verdi's complete works, with which he concludes his profound engagement with the composer's early operas. The triumphant success of "Nabucodonosor" at La Scala in 1842 marked Verdi's definitive, unstoppable breakthrough and forged a deep, emotional connection between the Milanese theater and the burgeoning spirit of the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento. The new staging, under the visionary direction of the established South African talent Alessandro Talevi, who has fascinatingly reconnected with his Italian roots, will lovingly integrate the divertissements composed by Verdi for the 1848 Brussels revival. The cast is truly top-tier, featuring Luca Salsi as Nabucodonosor, the charismatic Anna Netrebko as Abigaille, Francesco Meli as Ismaele, Michele Pertusi as Zaccaria, and Veronica Simeoni as Fenena. An absolutely central and deeply moving role is also played by the legendary Teatro alla Scala Chorus, which will transform the iconic "Va, pensiero" into an unforgettable and uplifting experience.
Verdi’s “Aida” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, May 22–31, 2026 – grand new production with Maria José Siri and Angelo Villari.
Experience Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2026. Directed by Valentina Carrasco and conducted by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue comes to life in a powerful new production in Florence.
Verdi’s “Aida” at Teatro Massimo Palermo, May 22–31, 2026 – grand new production with Maria José Siri and Angelo Villari.
A huge success since its creation in 2011, Christopher Wheeldon's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" solidifies his place among the most interesting contemporary choreographers. His skill and originality in engaging and entertaining audiences with a modern narrative ballet make it "a classic of our time," where academic technique blends with contemporary sensibility. An explosion of colors, innovative and sophisticated choreography, imaginative and astonishing costumes and sets – from puppetry to projections – and a score that combines contemporary sound worlds with sweeping melodies gesturing to 19th-century ballet scores. With Alice, we are drawn into a myriad of adventures and encounters; the extraordinary and recognizable characters from Lewis Carroll’s books provide the opportunity for the artists to shine in a variety of styles, even winking at the great 19th-century ballets: how can one resist the Queen of Hearts in a hilarious send-up of the Rose Adagio?
A huge success since its creation in 2011, Christopher Wheeldon's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" solidifies his place among the most interesting contemporary choreographers. His skill and originality in engaging and entertaining audiences with a modern narrative ballet make it "a classic of our time," where academic technique blends with contemporary sensibility. An explosion of colors, innovative and sophisticated choreography, imaginative and astonishing costumes and sets – from puppetry to projections – and a score that combines contemporary sound worlds with sweeping melodies gesturing to 19th-century ballet scores. With Alice, we are drawn into a myriad of adventures and encounters; the extraordinary and recognizable characters from Lewis Carroll’s books provide the opportunity for the artists to shine in a variety of styles, even winking at the great 19th-century ballets: how can one resist the Queen of Hearts in a hilarious send-up of the Rose Adagio?
