IL TROVATORE | Teatro del Maggio • February 23, 2027
Verdi's thrilling masterpiece unites love, revenge and destiny in one of opera's most dramatic stories, filled with magnificent choruses and unforgettable arias.
€440
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With Il trovatore, Giuseppe Verdi created one of the most powerful and passionate operas of the nineteenth century. Premiered in Rome in 1853, the work combines unforgettable melodies with a gripping story of love, revenge and long-hidden family secrets. Together with Rigoletto and La traviata, it forms Verdi’s celebrated “popular trilogy”. The Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino presents a new production conducted by Music Director Daniele Gatti and staged by Leo Muscato,offering a fresh interpretation that highlights the youthful spirit and emotional intensity of Verdi’s unforgettable characters.
The Plot of Il Trovatore
Amid the civil war in fifteenth-century Spain, Count di Luna and the troubadour Manrico are bitter rivals, both in battle and for the love of Leonora. Manrico is raised by the gypsy Azucena, who seeks revenge after her mother was burned at the stake by the Count’s father. Haunted by a terrible mistake from the past, Azucena has unknowingly raised the wrong child. As love, jealousy and vengeance collide, Manrico is captured and sentenced to death. Leonora sacrifices herself in a desperate attempt to save him, but the Count discovers her deception too late. Only after Manrico’s execution does Azucena reveal the devastating truth: the man he has killed is his own brother.
Cast and Creative Team of Il Trovatore
Opera in 4 acts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, completed by Leone Emanuele Bardare, after Antonio García Gutiérrez’s El trovador
World Premiere: Teatro Apollo, Rome, 19 January 1853
Duration: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes (including one interval)
The Artists
Conductor • Daniele Gatti
Director • Leo Muscato
Set Designer • Andrea Belli
Costume Designer • Margherita Baldoni
Lighting Designer • Alessandro Verazzi
Orchestra e Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Chorus Master • Lorenzo Fratini
CAST
Count di Luna • Gabriele Viviani
Leonora • Mariangela Sicilia
Azucena • Valentina Pernòzzoli
Manrico • Antonio Poli
Ferrando • Riccardo Zanellato
Ines • Chiara Salerno
Ruiz • Francesco Congiu
An Old Gypsy • Nicolò Ayroldi
Messenger • Luca Tamani
Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
The Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, located in the heart of Florence, is one of Italy’s most prestigious opera houses and home to one of Europe’s leading opera and concert seasons. Founded in 1933, it has built an international reputation for artistic excellence, presenting world-class opera, ballet and symphonic concerts featuring many of the greatest conductors, singers and orchestras of our time. Since the opening of its modern venue in 2011, the theatre has combined outstanding acoustics with state-of-the-art stage technology, offering audiences an exceptional performance experience. A highlight of each season is the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival, one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated music festivals. In 2027, the theatre proudly presents the 89th Festival, bringing together landmark opera productions, distinguished conductors and internationally acclaimed soloists in a celebration of musical excellence.
Booking Process
Music trip to Florence for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera Il Trovatore. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the renowned Teatro del Maggio Fiorentino on the second evening to experience a spectacular performance with international stars. You can choose between the Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes.
Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
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Performance Dates of “Il Trovatore”
2027-02-23 ... 2027-03-02
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Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, Italy
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IL TROVATORE | Teatro del Maggio • February 26, 2027
Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, ItalyVerdi's thrilling masterpiece unites love, revenge and destiny in one of opera's most dramatic stories, filled with magnificent choruses and unforgettable arias.
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IL TROVATORE | Teatro del Maggio • February 28, 2027
Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, ItalyVerdi's thrilling masterpiece unites love, revenge and destiny in one of opera's most dramatic stories, filled with magnificent choruses and unforgettable arias.
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IL TROVATORE | Teatro del Maggio • March 2, 2027
Teatro del Maggio Piazza Vittorio Gui, 1, Firenze, FI, ItalyVerdi's thrilling masterpiece unites love, revenge and destiny in one of opera's most dramatic stories, filled with magnificent choruses and unforgettable arias.
€440
Operas, Ballets, Concerts of the Season 2027
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