Houston Grand Opera will present a new production of Verdi’s Il trovatore, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, opening on October 18, 2024. The opera unfolds in modern Spain and tells the story of Azucena, ...
The Houston Grand Opera opened its 2024-25 season on Friday with a new production of Verdi’s "Il Trovatore" that showcased a singing cast of virtuosos, solid orchestral accompaniment, and a modern ...
Audience members at the Pittsburgh Opera production of “Il Trovatore” might be reminded of a popular medieval fantasy television series. “In many ways, the setting and staging of ‘Il Trovatore’ feels ...
In rehearsal. Raehann Bryce-Davis for il Trovatore at Houston Grand Opera. Credit: Photo by Michael Bishop “She’s the crux of where bel canto beautiful singing meets drama,” is how mezzo-soprano ...
A gypsy woman is burnt at the stake accused of bewitching one of Count di Luna’s twin sons. Her daughter, Azucena, vows to avenge her death and acts impulsively with tragic consequences. Fifteen years ...