Opera Giuseppe Verdi "Il trovatore" (opera in four acts ) World famous Mariinsky Ballet and Opera - Mariinsky II (New Theatre)
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
The performance has 1 intermission
Schedule for Giuseppe Verdi "Il trovatore" (opera in four acts ) 2022
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Musical Director: Maestro Valery Gergiev Musical Preparation: Marina Mishuk Choreography: Emil Faski Principal Chorus Master: Pavel Teplov Stage Director: Pier Luigi Pizzi Set Designer: Pier Luigi Pizzi Lighting Designer: Vincenzo Raponi Set Designer: Massimo Pizzi Gasparon
Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
Opera in 4 act
Performed in Italian
Premiere of this production: 27 December 2013
Il trovatore (The Troubadour) is an opera in four
acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, based on
the play El trovador (1836) by Antonio Garcia Gutierrez. Cammarano died in
mid-1852 before completing the libretto. This gave the composer the opportunity
to propose significant revisions, which were accomplished under his direction by
the young librettist Leone Emanuele Bardare, and they are seen largely in the
expansion of the role of Leonora.
The opera was first performed at the Teatro Apollo, Rome, on 19 January 1853
where it "began a victorious march throughout the operatic world". Today, in its
Italian version, it is given very frequently and is a staple of the standard
operatic repertoire.
Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano
Il trovatore (The Troubadour) is an opera in four
acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, based on
the play El trovador (1836) by Antonio Garcia Gutierrez. Cammarano died in
mid-1852 before completing the libretto. This gave the composer the opportunity
to propose significant revisions, which were accomplished under his direction by
the young librettist Leone Emanuele Bardare, and they are seen largely in the
expansion of the role of Leonora.
The opera was first performed at the Teatro Apollo, Rome, on 19 January 1853
where it "began a victorious march throughout the operatic world". Today, in its
Italian version, it is given very frequently and is a staple of the standard
operatic repertoire.
Pier Luigi Pizzi on
his production of the opera In my opinion, Il trovatore is
a stunning example of Verdian melodrama, a point of reference for many other
composers in the 19th century. The perfection of the opera’s musical form, its
engaging plot, vivid choral scenes and the unusual beauty of the melodies
allowed Verdi to convey with great power human passions including love, hate and
jealousy as well as revenge and death. Returning once again to this opera,
so adored by many, and doing so at a mature age, I plan to focus on the
psychology of the characters. I will also focus particularly on the intense
dramatic story being told. The characters of the protagonists seem to me to
create a strong impression. Azucena is, of course, the lead female
character: she treacherously fans the flames of the conflict between Manrico and
the Conte di Luna, two brothers unaware of their blood ties, and awakens
feelings of rivalry and mutual hatred between them. I find that the Conte di
Luna is another protagonist on whom Verdi bestowed the most noble and passionate
arias. The insistence with which he seeks out his lost brother, the ardent
passion he feels for Leonora, his fervent desire and his malice at unrequited
feelings make the Conte di Luna a powerful dramatic character. In comparison
with him, Manrico, who has the privilege of performing the opera’s most famous
aria, remains vulnerable and immature, young and inexperienced – a mere pawn in
the hands of the gypsy woman. Of Leonora it could be said that she is one of the
most romantic characters in the history of opera. Two arias that Verdi assigned
to this role – Tacea la notte placida and D’amor sull ali
rosee – rouse the most incredibly tender thoughts for this courageous woman
who resolves to sacrifice herself for the sake of love. This opera stirs
powerful emotions in me, and I would like to convey this noble feeling to the
audience.
The stage fate of this opera by Verdi
at the Mariinsky Theatre is remarkable for the names
connected with it – stage director Sergei Radlov, designers Valentina
Khodasevich and the conductor Vladimir Dranishnikov (1933 production)
and the singers Galina Kovaleva (Leonora) and Irina Bogacheva
(Azucena) who appeared in the 1971 premiere. Anna Netrebko will appear as
Leonora in the Mariinsky Theatre premiere opposite Ekaterina Semenchuk as
Azucena. On 31 December the role of Leonora will be
performed by Tatiana Serjan. Also working on the 2013
premiere as the stage director and set and costume designer is
Pier Luigi Pizzi, one of the most respected opera directors
in Italy. Pizzi has worked with numerous theatres throughout
the world. He made his debut as a director in 1977
at the Teatro Regio in Turin with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera
Don Giovanni. The Opйra Bastille opened its doors
to the public with Pizzi’s production of Berlioz’ Les
Troyens in 1990. The stage director has mounted numerous
productions for the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro as well as
for the Teatro alla Scala. In his work, Pizzi focuses
on historical details, retaining his belief in the principle
of “culture, severity and the imagination” as well as
the conviction that stage directing should not overwhelm the music.
Pizzi has worked on the opera Il trovatore several
times before: “Il trovatore is an icon of Verdian
melodrama, a starting point for many composers
of the 19thcentury. The perfection of the opera’s
musical form, its engaging subject, the vivid choral fragments
and the incredible beauty of the melodies allow Verdi
to convey human passions to as great a degree as possible: love,
hate, jealousy, revenge, death... “Returning to this work which so many
people love and doing it at a mature age, I am trying
to focus on the psychology of the characters
and the tale itself, which is filled with dramatic twists
and turns. “This opera arouses strong feelings in me, and I
would like to convey this noble emotion to the audience.”
The Musical Director and Conductor
of the production is Valery Gergiev. Also working
on the production are: Massimo Pizzi Gasparon (Co-Production
Designer), Vincenzo Raponi (Lighting Designer), Emil Faski (Choreographer),
Marina Mishuk (Musical Preparation), Pavel Teplov (Chorus Master) and Maria
Nikitina (Italian language coach). The roles are being rehearsed
by Olga Savova, Zlata Bulycheva and Nadezhda Serdyuk (Azucena), Roman
Burdenko, Vladislav Sulimsky and Alexander Gergalov (the Conte di
Luna) and Hovhannes Ayvazyan, Akhmed Agadi and Avgust Amonov
(Manrico).
Schedule for Giuseppe Verdi "Il trovatore" (opera in four acts ) 2022
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