Singer

After the Kurt Weill Triptych and the Season opening in tribute to Shostakovich, Music Director M° Chailly adds another key milestone to his ongoing exploration of Verdi’s work, completing his survey of the composer’s early operas with the work that marked a turning point. The triumph of Nabucodonosor at La Scala in 1842 signaled the definitive breakthrough of the composer, while also forging a strong bond between the Milanese theatre (and, more broadly, Italian opera) and the emerging spirit of unification and the Risorgimento. The new production, in which the divertissements composed by Verdi for the 1848 revival in Brussels will be performed, marks the La Scala debut of the now well-established talent of Alessandro Talevi, a South African director who has reconnected with his Italian roots. The cast is the best imaginable: Anna Netrebko, Luca Salsi, Francesco Meli, Michele Pertusi, and Veronica Simeoni. Also central to the production is the Chorus, conducted by Alberto Malazzi, performing the iconic “Va, pensiero.”

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Nabucodonosor

Teatro alla Scala

In masks and costumes, the characters in Verdi’s opera try to conceal their identities or to construct alternative ones. The powerholder Riccardo does so in order to avoid those plotting against him, his friend Renato to escape unrecognized, Renato’s wife Amelia to hide her love for Riccardo from her husband, the guests at the masked ball to enjoy playing with beautiful appearances.

Un ballo in maschera

Bebelplatz

Against the backdrop of the Babylonian exile of the Israelites the story of the Babylonian king Nabucco is told, who is only purified by a brief loss of power and gives freedom to the Hebrews he has imprisoned. On the other hand, it is also about the private conflict between Nabucco's daughters: while Abigaille wants to ascend to the throne at all costs, Fenena has converted to the Jewish faith out of love for the Israelite Ismaele.

Nabucco

Vienna State Opera

War, flight, hatred and revenge characterize the grand portrait that Giuseppe Verdi created in «La forza del destino». Amid this unpredictable interplay of forces, Leonora and Alvaro search for each other, fight for their love, experience persecution, find refuge in faith, and are crushed by inexorable fate. Director Valentina Carrascothe Catalan, who was a member of the Catalan theater collective La Fura dels Baus, uses Verdi’s monumental scenes as an opportunity to question the values of war and peace in the 21st century, creating a dystopian fantasy. Anna Netrebko returns to Zurich as Leonora. General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda is on the podium.

The strength of destiny

Zurich Opera House

At the now traditional recitals, you will experience internationally renowned singers not in the usual opera productions, but with specially compiled song and aria programs.

Recital Anna Netrebko

Azucena had to witness her mother being burned as a witch. In revenge, she kidnapped the younger of the two sons of the old Count di Luna, who ordered her mother’s burning, but in her delirium she threw her own son onto the flames instead of the Count’s son. Years later, the new Count di Luna, the brother of the kidnapped child, and the »Troubadour« Manrico, the supposed son of Azucena, not only fight on opposing sides in a civil war, but also encounter each other because they both love the lady-in-waiting Leonora. Nobody suspects that Manrico is actually Luna’s kidnapped brother – until Leonora sacrifices herself for her beloved and the hate-filled Luna kills his rival.

The Troubadour

Save the date for an exclusive celebration of opera, elegance, and entertainment on Monday, February 3 at The Breakers Palm Beach. Enjoy an elegant dinner and experience the internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Netrebko. Ms. Netrebko will partner with pianist Ángel Rodriguez in an intimate recital program benefiting Palm Beach Opera. All funds raised from this unforgettable evening will support PBO’s mission of impactful educational programming, transformative artist training, and world-class mainstage performances.

2025 Gala — An Evening With Anna Netrebko

The Breakers Palm Beach

Amidst golden pyramids and imposing scenery, Franco Zeffirelli's luxurious and fantastic Egypt is back at the Arena with Aida. In this majestic production, a legend is back for seven performances for the 2026 Festival.

Aida Ed. Franco Zeffirelli

Arena di Verona

Aida

San Carlo Theatre

Verdi: Requiem Mass / Riccardo Chailly

For only he who solves the princess's three riddles can become her bridegroom. Anyone who fails will be executed - like all previous suitors. Calaf's father Timur and Liù, whom Calaf loves without his knowledge, summon him in vain. He accepts the challenge.

Turandot

Rodolfo, a young, unsuccessful writer, is seeking inspiration when a young woman unexpectedly appears on his doorstep: Mimì only wants to relight her extinguished candle, but their encounter unfolds one of the most moving love stories in operatic literature. Director Ole Anders Tandberg presents "La bohème" as a poetic fantasy about four provincial artists who dream of great success and suddenly find themselves immersed in the Parisian artistic myth. Giacomo Puccini's score unites some of his most famous arias and touches the audience with undiminished emotional power. Anna Netrebko will sing the role of Mimì in several performances.

Soprano

Anna Netrebko

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 30 - Sep 10, 2026

Aida Ed. Franco Zeffirelli · Fondazione Arena di Verona

Sep 6, 2026

Aida · Teatro di San Carlo

28 - 30 Oct, 2026

Verdi: Requiem Mass / Riccardo Chailly · Teatro alla Scala

10 - 23 Feb, 2027

Turandot · Wiener Staatsoper

Jun 16 - Jul 10, 2027

La bohème · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

May 16 - Jun 9, 2026

Nabucodonosor · Teatro alla Scala

Mar 29 - Apr 6, 2026

Un ballo in maschera · Staatsoper Berlin

Future and recently performed repertoire

Aida in Aida by Verdi

Teatro di San Carlo

Turandot in Turandot by Puccini

Wiener Staatsoper

Amelia in Un ballo in maschera by Verdi

Staatsoper Berlin

Mimì in La bohème by Puccini

Opernhaus Zürich

Abigaille in Nabucco by Verdi

Wiener Staatsoper

Singer in Requiem Mass by Verdi

Teatro alla Scala

Aida in Aida by Verdi

Fondazione Arena di Verona

Donna Leonora in The Strength of Destiny by Verdi

Opernhaus Zürich

Abigaille in Nabucodonosor by Verdi

Teatro alla Scala

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