Il Trovatore: Opera in the Crypt

About the Event

Don't miss the opportunity to experience Verdi's famous opera Il Trovatore. Talented artists bring this masterwork to life in the intimate atmosphere of the crypt under the Peterskirche in Vienna.

Verdi's masterpiece combines the highest vocal artistry and dramatic action. Deep beneath St. Peter's Church in Vienna, you can experience this outstanding opera in a mystical atmosphere, slightly shortened with piano accompaniment, concentrated on the essentials in its purest form.
OPER in der KRYPTA offers authentic, honest opera theatre that is impossible to resist. The proximity to the renowned artists creates a fascinating exchange of energy that enables the audience to dive deeper into the works.

Practical Information

The crypt is pleasantly temperate at any time of year.

The 'Opera in the Crypt' series is a unique form of presenting opera at its very essence. With piano accompaniment, talented singers in costumes perform the works in the exceptional, intimate atmosphere of the crypt under St. Peter's Church. Through the short distance between audience and musicians you can experience opera in a way you have never heard or seen it before.

Cast / Production

Manrico: Sergio Tallo‐Torres
Graf Luna: Florian Pejrimovsky
Leonora: Magdalena Renwart‐Kahry
Azucena: Zsuzsanna Szabò
Ferrando: Seongchan Bahk

Musical direction: Ekaterina Nokkert