Stage Director

Rival brothers, a lady to conquer, a daughter avenging her mother: welcome to the medieval, Spanish and thrilling intrigue of the Trovatore , a work which established Verdi as national composer of romantic Italy, in 1853. This work stands out as the second part of Verdi's popular trilogy, which began with Rigoletto and ended with La Traviata . The composer, accustomed to literary inspirations, here relied on a play by the Spanish playwright Antonio García Gutiérrez, disciple of Victor Hugo.

It is Louis Désiré who will direct this new production of the Opéra de Saint-Étienne. The audience at our house had already applauded him in Puccini's Tosca , in Massenet's Don Quixote and in Wagner's Lohengrin . The title role is performed by the Italian tenor Antonio Corianò. This Verdi lover has already participated in two creations of the Trovatore , in Italy and Spain. The musical direction is provided by the principal conductor of the Saint-Étienne Opera, Giuseppe Grazioli.

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Il Trovatore

Grand Théâtre Massenet

Be there for this stunning season finale! Set amidst the tumult of the Spanish Inquisition, Verdi’s masterpiece has it all—forbidden love, heartfelt bromance, searing family drama, and political intrigue to spare. King Philip II and the fearsome Grand Inquisitor battle for power … and Don Carlo, the king’s heir, struggles to conceal his passion for the Queen, who’s also his stepmother! Foes and friends maneuver and manipulate in one of opera’s most magnificent masterworks.

Stage Director

Louis Désiré

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 27 - Mar 7, 2026

Don Carlo · Dallas Opera

Past events

17 - 21 Nov, 2023

Il Trovatore · Opéra de Saint-Etienne

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