Washington National Opera
Il trovatore (The Troubadour)
Opera House
A mother’s tragic past haunts her as she struggles to protect her son in Verdi’s powerful and dramatic masterpiece.
Oct. 22 - Nov. 7, 2022
Genre
Opera
Runtime
2-1/2 hours with a 25-minute Intermission
Presenting Sponsor
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Latonia Moore and Gwyn Hughes Jones in Il trovatore. Photo by Scott Suchman.
Music by Giuseppe Verdi / Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano
In Italian with Projected English Titles
Composed 1853
New WNO Production
Jealousy. Sorcery. Vengeance. Forbidden love. 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. 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. 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!
Manrico, a troubadour, and Count di Luna are bitter rivals in love and war, but they share a secret origin that irrevocably links them. Manrico’s mother, Azucena, carries a secret of her own. When her tragic past returns to haunt her, Azucena’s allegiance will be put to the test.
'The Anvil Chorus' from Il trovatore
"Di quella pira" from Il trovatore
Ryan Speedo Green in Il trovatore. Photo by Scott Suchman.
Raehann Bryce-Davis in Il trovatore. Photo by Scott Suchman.
Latonia Moore and Gwyn Hughes Jones in Il trovatore. Photo by Scott Suchman.
Leonora
Count di Luna
Ferrando
Conductor
Director
Set Designer
Original Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Projection Designer
Come early for a free Pre-Performance Talk
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Il trovatore lecturers:
Ken Weiss (Oct. 22 eve, Oct. 28 eve, Oct. 30 mat & Nov. 2 eve)
Francesca Zambello (Nov. 5 eve & Nov. 7 eve)
Most Pre-Performance Talks begin 1 hour before the performance and last 25–30 minutes.
Stay after for a Post-Performance Artist Q&A
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Oct. 30 mat & Nov. 7 eve only
Moderated by Francesca Zambello
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