A moment which "began a victorious march throughout the operatic world" 🙌 Verdi's Il trovatore had its premiere on this day in 1853 in Rome, and was a huge success from its first performance. In celebration, here's a taste of The Royal Opera's recent staging, featuring the famous Anvil Chorus. Il trovatore returns to our Main Stage on 26 February - book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3CdwJht | Royal Ballet And Opera

Spoiler alert! 😱 Learn the plot of Il trovatore from Hallie Schmidt, who plays Ines in our production of Verdi's revenge thriller. Il trovatore in Concert is on stage this spring! https://www.operacolorado.org/event/trovatore-in-concert/ | Opera Colorado

Watch now on OperaVision: Il trovatore Surpassing its hugely successful spiritual predecessor Rigoletto, Il Trovatore was an instant triumph. Verdi’s music is so passionate and transcendent that one almost loses sight of opera’s notoriously most implausible plot, complete with burning babies and bloodthirsty vengeance | OperaVision

24K views · 865 reactions | Viva Verdi! The Royal Opera's hauntingly beautiful production of Il trovatore returns next month with two casts including Maria Agresta, Lianna Haroutounian, Anita Rachvelishvili and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Tickets are still available: www.roh.org.uk/trovatore | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

#Inmemory of the great Italian tenor #FrancoBonisolli (1938–2003) — a voice of thrilling brilliance, fearless power, and passionate temperament. Known for his striking stage presence and fiery interpretations, Bonisolli was one of opera’s most electrifying performers, often leaving audiences in awe with his vocal daring and emotional intensity. His artistry embodied both the beauty and the boldness of the Italian tenor tradition. Throughout his career, Bonisolli conquered the world’s grandest op

Verdi's Il Trovatore returns to the stage tonight, Jan 22! Watch Quinn Kelsey sing Count di Luna’s Act II aria "Il balen del suo sorriso.” Tickets: bit.ly/2mFPQFY | The Metropolitan Opera

30K views · 1K reactions | Verdi’s Il Trovatore is back on stage this Monday, November 11. Will we see you there? In this clip from the final dress rehearsal, soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen sings Leonora’s Act IV aria. Daniele Callegari conducts. Il Trovatore is on stage through December 6. Book your tickets: bit.ly/3YE1FAb Videography by Neville Braithwaite / Met Opera #MetOpera #Soprano #Verdi #Opera #ClassicalMusic #NYCArts #NYC #meetopera | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook