Amleto at Teatro Filarmonico di Verona

About the Event

Experience outstanding musicians performing Faccio's masterwork in the unique atmosphere of the Teatro Filarmonico.

A highly anticipated production in 2020 and canceled due to the pandemic is Hamlet, the artistic summa of Verona‐born Franco Faccio (1840‐1891), a composer and conductor much admired by the top musicians of the time who died prematurely. The opera, based on Shakespeare's most famous title, boasted a libretto by Arrigo Boito and great acclaim at the time of its debut but was never revived in Italy.

The four performances constitute the first Italian performance of the opera in contemporary times in the new Fondazione Arena staging, directed by Paolo Valerio, a Verona‐based talent and former director of Teatro Stabile, with set and projection design created by Ezio Antonelli. On the podium will be 27‐year‐old Alessandro Bonato, also from Verona, principal conductor of the Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana, the youngest with this role among all Italian Concert Orchestral Institutions.

Teatro Filarmonico di Verona

The opera festival in the Arena di Verona is famous around the world and familiar to every classical music lover. This open‐air event has taken place in the summer for over 100 years. During the other months of the year, Fondazione Arena di Verona presents exciting classical music performances at the Teatro Filarmonico di Verona.
Teatro Filarmonico is a historic opera house located in the centre of Verona. Built in the late 17th century, it has a rich history of hosting some of the region’s most renowned operatic performances. The theatre is designed in a classic Italian style with ornate decorations and a grand stage. Today, Teatro Filarmonico hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including operas, concerts, and ballets. Its location in the heart of Verona makes it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the arts in this stunning historic setting.

Cast / Production

CONDUCTOR
Alessandro Bonato

DIRECTOR
Paolo Valerio

SCENES AND PROJECTION DESIGN
Ezio Antonelli

COSTUMES
Silvia Bonetti

LIGHTS
Paolo Mazzon

AMLETO
Ivan Magri (Oct. 22, 29)
Samuele Simoncini (Oct. 25, 27)

THE KING
Damiano Salerno

POLONIUS
Francis Leo

ORATIUM
Alexander Abis

MARCELLO
Davide Procaccini

LAERTE
Richard Rados

OFELIA
Ruth Iniesta (Oct. 22, 25)
Eleonora Bellocci (Oct. 27, 29)

GERTRUDE
Marta Torbidoni

THE SPECTRE.
Abraham Rosalen

A HERALD/ KING OF GONZAGA
Enrico Zara

QUEEN OF GONZAGA
Elisa Fortunati

A SACERDOTE
Maurizio Pantò

LUCIANO/ THIRD CANTOR
Nicolo Rigano

FIRST SONGER
Valentino Perera