Verdi's

Il Trovatore

April 1 & 3, 2011

Mahalia Jackson Theater (map)

Music reigns supreme in this perennial Verdi favorite that has triumphed on stages the world over. It’s virtuoso arias, bracing and heartfelt duets and trios delight us in addition to enhancing one of the most intriguing plots in all of opera. It is a pleasure to return this masterpiece to the New Orleans Opera stage starring soprano Mary Elizabeth William and baritone Mark Rucker (paired in last season’s Tosca) with mezzo-soprano Irina Mishura and tenor Renzo Zulian.

BACK BY POPLUAR DEMAND!

“Mary Elizabeth Williams is quite simple phenomenal in the title role. Her voice is exquisitely beautiful, with a warmly voluptuous tone that also has the ringing strength to reach to the stars.” – The Times-Picayune

“Mark Rucker, always a favorite with the New Orleans audiences, was a darkly menacing Baron Scarpia. His bold and colorful bass baritone is commanding.” – The Times-Picayune

Original Language

Italian

Composer

Giuseppe Verdi

Librettist

Salvatore Cammarano and Leone Emanuele Bardare, after the play el Trovador by Antonio Garcia Gutiérrez

Description

Opera in 4 Acts

Time

Early 15th Century

Place

Biscay and Aragon

Premiere Date

January 19, 1853

Premiere Location

Teatro Apollo, Rome

Notes

The success of the premier surpassed even that of Rigoletto, and the speed with which Il Trovatore swept the world was even more sensational.