Autumn 2020The battle for the beautiful Leonora’s heart can begin! Giuseppe Verdi’s opera is a story of brothers torn apart and turned enemies by civil war. The tragic events and characters are mirrored by the music, which flows in an endless cavalcade of affecting melodies.
Ravishing drama, horror and beautiful music – Il Trovatore is a powerful experience.
Recommended for children over the age of 12. Some scenes may upset the most sensitive members of the audience.
Please stay home if you have symptoms. You can cancel your tickets and refreshments as late as 24 hours before the performance starts. Read more about our safety recommendations here.
Azucena once kidnapped one of the two sons of Count Luna, intending to kill him, but instead killed her own son and raised the kidnapped boy as her own. Now there is a civil war in the kingdom, and Manrico and Count Luna are enemies, unaware that they are actually brothers. They have only one thing in common: they are both in love with the lovely Leonora.
Was leads inexorably to tragedy, as the Count executes Manrico and only then is told the truth by Azucena: he has just killed his own brother.
You can read the full synopsis and other background information in the programme booklet.
One marvellous aria barely ends when the orchestra begins the next rhythmic accompaniment, and another memorable melody begins to unravel. An opera of incredible musical fireworks, Il Trovatore combines everything there is to love about the genre.
A co-production of Gran Teatre de Liceu and Ovideo Teatro Campoamor.
Choose your favourite refreshments from this season’s tasty menu. You can easily add refreshments to your shopping basket while selecting tickets in our online store.
The services of the Opera Restaurant are available before performances and during the interval. Order beforehand and avoid the queues.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific table for orders made via the online store. We may also seat several parties at the same table. You may be assigned a bar height table for enjoying refreshments standing up.
Complete your experience by staying the night at a hotel. As a customer of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, you can enjoy the hospitality of Helsinki’s Radisson Blu Hotels at a special rate.
This treat-yourself-offer includes accommodation for two in the hotel of your choice in Helsinki, two glasses of sparkling wine upon arrival, and the hotel’s delicious Super Breakfast.
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