22 performance, located in the Grand Foyer directly in front of the Opera House. Join us for a complimentary Opening Night champagne toast to celebrate the cast and creative team of WNO’s Il trovatore! The Washington National Opera Board of Trustees invites you to a champagne toast immediately following the Oct. When her tragic past returns to haunt her, Azucena’s allegiance will be put to the test. Manrico’s mother, Azucena, carries a secret of her own. Manrico, a troubadour, and Count di Luna are bitter rivals in love and war, but they share a secret origin that irrevocably links them. Few singers can master Verdi’s demanding vocal acrobatics, and a world-class cast assembles now to give justice to one of the most spectacular works in history! Washington National Opera audiences last saw the sweeping tale in 2004, and it returns with grand sets, elaborate period costumes, soaring melodies, and the instantly recognizable Anvil Chorus. Renowned Verdi conductor James Conlon will conduct six performances, leading a cast featuring Guanqun Yu as Leonora, tenors Limmie Pulliam and Gregory Kunde sharing the role of Manrico, Raehann Bryce-Davis as Azucena, Vladimir. Verdi’s melodrama set in 16th century Spain has it all for the “perfect” opera night out, with one rousing aria and chorus after another. 18, 2021, LA Opera will open its 2021-22 season with Verdi’s Il Trovatore, officially making its return to fully-staged productions since March 8, 2020. Music by Giuseppe Verdi / Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano
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