'Il trovatore', an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto largely written by Salvadore Cammarano, is being staged at the Royal Opera House, London, through February 9, 2017.Il trovatore is probably best known for its ‘gypsy’ music – the Anvil Chorus, Azucena’s ‘Stride la vampa’ and Manrico’s heroic ‘Di quella pira’ are key examples. But Verdi wrote wonderful music for all four of his leads, with the ‘aristocratic’ ‘Il balen del suo sorriso’ for the Count, and Leonora’s prayer ‘D’amor sull’ali rosee’ among a host of thrilling ensembles and chorus numbers. German director David Bösch, celebrated for his theatrical productions for Munich and Frankfurt among others, makes his UK debut with this new production for The Royal Opera. The opera’s themes of jealousy, revenge and love play out against a hauntingly beautiful, wintry landscape that has been riven by war.The performance is being staged at Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden. London - WC2E 9DD. For details, visit, www.roh.org.ukClick on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the show.
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