Celebrating the best of Italian opera!
Italian-born Riccardo Muti is the 10th and the incumbent musical director at the prestigious Chicago Symphony Orchestra, following his tenures at the respected Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Philharmonia Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Teatro alla Scala. This exciting program series explores his love of the best of Italian opera in a triple threat engagement, featuring the works of Verdi, Boito, Puccini and Mascagni. If you want to explore a sampling of Italian opera's most famous works, this is the perfect opportunity! Great for new fans and seasoned opera patrons!
Verdi: Overture to Nabucco, Gli arredi festivi from Nabucco Va, pensiero from Nabucco, the Anvil Chorus from Il trovatore, Patria oppressa from Macbeth, Overture to I vespri siciliani,
Puccini: Intermezzo to Act 3 from Manon Lescaut
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana
Boito Prologue to Mefistofele