Anna Pirozzi sings the title role of Verdi’s masterpiece Aida at the Arena di Verona. The opera, which, since its 1913 debut on the Arena stage, has been performed over 670 times, becoming a symbol of the Arena di Verona. Seen and Heard International heralded Ms. Pirozzi’s performance as Aida at the Teatro Real de Madrid earlier this season:
“The second Aida was Anna Pirozzi, whose performance was brilliant … She is the best Italian spinto-soprano today, and certainly one of the most interesting worldwide in this repertoire. Her voice is attractive and powerful.”
Performances take place on June 22 & 27, July 5, 9 & 12.Ms. Pirozzi shares the stage with Romano Dal Zovo as The King of Egypt, Violeta Urmana as Amneris, Murat Karahan as Radamès, Dmitry Belosselskiy as Ramfis, and Amartuvshin Enkhbat as Amonasro. Gianfranco de Bosio conducts the Arena di Verona Orchestra & Chorus.
Performances:
Saturday, 22 of June 2019, 9.00 pm
Thursday, 27 of June 2019, 9.00 pm
Friday, 5 of July 2019, 9.00 pm
Tuesday, 9 of July 2019, 9.00 pm
Friday, 12 of July 2019, 9.00 pm
Info & Tickets: https://www.arena.it/arena/en/shows/aida-1913-2019.html
2019/2020 Calendar dates:
Tosca / Teatro Regio Torino / October 15, 19, 22, 24 & 27, 2019 / calendar link
Un ballo in maschera / Ópera Oviedo / calendar link
Nabucco / Deutsche Oper Berlin / December 21 & 27, 2019 / calendar link
Aida / Gran Teatre del Liceu / January 14, 17, 20, 23, 28, 31, Feb 2, 2020 / calendar link
Nabucco / Dutch National Opera / January 27, 30, Feb 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 & 22, 2020 / calendar link
Il pirata / Opéra de Monte-Carlo / March 5 & 8, 2020 / calendar link
Nabucco / Opéra Royal de Wallonie / July 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 & 27, 2020 / calendar link