It was his first great success, in a sense, his breakthrough: Nabucco. Premiered at Milan’s Scala in the spring of 1842, this work marks the start of the brilliant career of Giuseppe Verdi, who would become the leading Italian opera composer, going virtually unrivalled for decades. Set in biblical times in Jerusalem and Babylon, Nabucco deals with the fates of two peoples and cultures, but also the arrogance of the protagonist, who with an inflated sense of self-importance declares himself a god, only then to descend into madness. Tableaux with ceremonial gestures and poignant music, such as the famous chorus “Va pensiero” sung by the imprisoned Hebrews, are combined with scenes of intense expression, filled with drama and passion.

Nabucco

Unter den Linden & Bebelplatz

Tosca

Carlo Felice Theater

Macbeth, army commander in the service of King Duncan, is prophesied by three witches that he himself will become king. But the price is high,and his bloody path of self-destruction soon begins. Urged on by the ambitious Lady Macbeth, he commits murder and treason to secure his power. But his actions catch up with him when he is forced to face off against his adversary Macduff and an insurgent army. The tragedy reaches its climax in a devastating battle that seals Macbeth's downfall and makes Malcolm, the murdered king's son, the new king of Scotland.

Anastasia Bartoli

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2026

Macbeth · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

May 23, 2026

Nabucco · Staatsoper Berlin

10 - 19 Apr, 2026

Tosca · Opera Carlo Felice Genova

Future and recently performed repertoire

Lady Macbeth in Macbeth by Verdi

Wiener Staatsoper

Floria Tosca in Tosca by Puccini

Opera Carlo Felice Genova

Abigaille in Nabucco by Verdi

Staatsoper Berlin

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