Verdi: Il trovatore & I Lombardi

Karyl Charna Lynn

Teatro Regio di Parma Gala Verdiana A rriving in Parma on Verdi’s birthday, 10 October, was the spectacular ‘Gala Verdiana’, commemorating the maestro’s 210th birthday. The celebration had been elevated from previous less-remarkable recitals of a few singers to a major gala with a large orchestra, sharing the stage with a full chorus, and parade of singers. Luciano Messi, superintendent of the Teatro Regio, wanted to restore the ‘gala’ aspect of the evening. Huge photos of Verdi, showing his Sant’Agata home, inside and out, including the piano where he composed many operas, were projected during the event. This gala was also a fundraiser to save Sant’Agata from the auction block. The concert itself was emotional, with big voices at full-throttle, but lacked shading and finesse, with a couple of artists…

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Opera Now (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2024

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