Puccini's Gianni Schicchi: Arena di Verona

About the Event

Experience opera like never before in this astonishing performance of masterworks by Puccini at Verona's remarkable Arena di Verona.

Arena di Verona

The Arena di Verona is the third largest Roman amphitheatre still standing. Built around 30 AD, the Arena is also among the best‐preserved amphitheatres of the period. Its gigantic dimensions 140 meters long and 100 meters wide, and seating for over 30,000 spectators, ensure it dominates the northern part of Piazza Bra. Excellent acoustics and a fabulous location make it an ideal venue for large‐scale opera performances. The monument was re‐established as a theatre during the Renaissance, and in 1913 the tradition of opera at the Arena di Verona began with a production of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida'.

Cast / Production

Gianni Schicchi — Leo Nucci
Lauretta — Lavinia Bini
Zita — Rossana Rinaldi
Rinuccio — Enea Scala
Gherardo — Marcello Nardis
Nella — Rosanna Lo Greco
Betto di Signa — Biagio Pizzuti
Simone — Giorgio Giuseppini
Marco — Gianfranco Montresor
La Ciesca — Alice Marini