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The Sicilian Vespers, opera by Giuseppe Verdi on stage at the Teatro alla Scala from 28 January to 21 February 2023. Giuseppe Verdi composed the opera I VESPRI SICILIANI in five acts, the libretto was written by Eugène Scribe. A new production of the La Scala Theater with historical backdrops and visionary flights of fancy. Select between an essential package with opera tickets and a hotel or our superior package with an exclusive complementing program that includes a walking tour with a private guide in your language, a visit to the museum of the Teatro alla Scala, a gourmet dinner, and an aperitif with a light meal before the performance.
The Package
Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with an exclusive program. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars.
The 3-day city trip includes the hotel in your selected category, a gourmet dinner on the evening of the first day, a private walking tour of the city with a guide in your language, a visit to the La Scala Museum, premium tickets for the selected event at the Teatro alla Scala, and an aperitif before the performance. The schedule and program have been well accepted by our clients and we receive many compliments. However, should you wish to adjust the program, to maybe have a different private sightseeing tour or rather spend the day shopping, add an excursion to Lago di Como, an excursion to Cremona to the Stradivari Museum, then please let us know. The itinerary can be customized to your needs.
The Story
The historical background is the uprising in Sicily in 1282, during which the people rose against the reign of terror of the French under Charles of Anjou on Easter Monday. The uprising began at Vespers in Palermo, led by Giovanni da Procida.
The opera is set in Palermo, where French soldiers meet vengeful Sicilians. The Duchess Hélène, whose brother was murdered by the French, sings a freedom song that incites the Sicilians to resist French rule.
Giovanni da Procida, returned from exile, welcomes his homeland and calls on the Sicilians to fight.
The opera is about betrayal, conspiracy, intrigue and revenge. While Hélène and Henri want to get married and wish for reconciliation between the Sicilians and the French, Procida demands the liberation of Sicily. As the bells ring, the Sicilians rush into battle against the French.
The Artists
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Drama in five acts
Libretto by Eugène Scribe and Charles Duveyrier
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor • Fabio Luisi
Staging, sets and costumes • Hugo De Ana
CAST
Guido di Monforte • Luca Micheletti (28 Jan. and 1, 8, 11, 14 Feb.) / Roman Burdenko (17, 21 Feb.)
Count Vaudemont • Adriano Gramigni
Arrigo • Piero Pretti
Giovanni da Procida • Dmitry Beloselskiy
Duchess Elena • Marina Rebeka (28 Jan. and 1, 8, 14, 17 Feb.) / Angela Meade (11, 21 Feb.)
Performance Dates The Sicilian Vespers
2023-01-28... 2023-02-21
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