Il Trovatore

Presented by North Carolina Opera
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Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano with additions by Leone Emanuele Bardare
Based on the play, El trovador, by Antonio García Gutiérrez

World premiere: Teatro Apollo, Rome, Italy, January 19, 1853

Swords clash, secrets burn, and voices soar in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. A noblewoman in love, an outcast seeking vengeance, and a fateful secret set the stage for this pulse-pounding thriller filled with unforgettable twists and jaw-dropping drama. Featuring fiery arias and powerful ensembles, including the booming “Anvil Chorus,” this opera is must-see for lovers of high stakes and high notes!

IL TROVATORE runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including one intermission.
Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

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