The Verdi Festival is a stirring tribute to Italian culture and the timeless legacy of the most revered composer, Giuseppe Verdi .
With the opera “Macbeth” in the French version, the Verdi Festival 2024 brings one of the maestro’s masterpieces to the stage of the Teatro Regio in Parma. A sensual journey through the depths of Shakespeare’s tragedy combined with Verdi’s masterful musical composition allows visitors to immerse themselves in Verdi’s captivating work with its haunting melodies and emotional depths.
The plot captures the complexities of ambition, power and moral decay. As the centerpiece of the Verdi Festival, the Teatro Regio in Parma is a testament to Italy’s rich operatic history. It offers a setting of splendor and acoustic perfection, ensuring an unforgettable experience and a perfect marriage of art and culture in an enchanting setting.
The Package
Music trip to Parma with an opera of Giuseppe Verdi at the Teatro Regio in Parma or the Teatro Verdi in Busseto. The Festival Verdi takes place every year in September and October, on the occasion of the Maestro’s birthday. The operas and concerts of Giuseppe Verdi will be performed at the Teatro Regio in Parma, the Teatro Farnese and the Teatro Verdi in Busseto. Parma and Busseto were the hometowns of the Maestro and you can visit Verdi’s birthplace in Roncole (Busseto) and his villa in Sant’Agata.
Enjoy our music package with a magnificent performance of the most famous Italian opera composer.
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The Story of Macbeth
The plot of “Macbeth” takes place against the backdrop of an eerily dark and treacherous Scotland. “Macbeth” unfolds as a gripping tale of political ambition and its tragic consequences, following the descent of the eponymous Scottish general and his wife into a whirlpool of betrayal, guilt and madness. Seduced by the prophecies of three witches and driven by unbridled ambition, Macbeth embarks on a bloody journey to seize the throne, setting off a chain of events that leads to a harrowing exploration of the human psyche and the corrupting nature of power. As the relentless pursuit of power consumes both Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth, the opera explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and the destructive forces of uncontrolled ambition, culminating in a powerful depiction of moral decay and the dangers of unbridled desire. Verdi’s haunting, atmospheric score intricately weaves together the complexities of the human experience, guiding audiences through a captivating narrative that illuminates the darkest corners of the human soul.
The Artists and Creative Team
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Performance Dates of MACBETH
- 26 September 2024
- 6 October 2024
- 13 October 2024
- 17 October 2024
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Operas and Concerts of the Festival Verdi 2024
Teatro Regio di Parma