http://www.blisstree.com/articles/top-10-travel-destinations-for-opera-lovers/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:02:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.blisstree.com/articles/top-10-travel-destinations-for-opera-lovers/comment-page-1/#comment-286221 ANNA Mon, 25 May 2009 12:46:33 +0000 http://www.blisstree.com/?p=82341#comment-286221 The 87th Opera Festival of the Fondazione Arena di Verona will take place this year between June 19th and August 30th with 5 different Operas and a Gala Evening with a special performance of the famous tenor Plácido Domingo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his debut in the Arena. A total of fifty performances involving, a cast of singers which includes prestigious names, together with all the artistic groups of the Arena di Verona the Orchestra, the Chorus, and the Corps de Ballet. Moreover there will be Anteprima OPERA (Introduction to the Opera) proposes 50 exclusive afternoon events in the glorious setting of the Palazzo Verità Poeta, during which the artists (Maestro at the piano and Singer) will provide a Musical Conversation dedicated to the Opera that will be performed that same evening in the Arena Festival. Guests will thus benefit from an essential overview of this Opera and of the Arena performance. This first part will be followed by a Wine tasting with one of the best Verona’s Doc wines, presented by the wine producer himself. Those wishing to remain can attend the Cocktail Buffet with some of Verona’s best food, served in the wonderful private garden of the historical setting. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona. The 87th Opera Festival of the Fondazione Arena di Verona will take place this year between June 19th and August 30th with 5 different Operas and a Gala Evening with a special performance of the famous tenor Plácido Domingo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his debut in the Arena. A total of fifty performances involving, a cast of singers which includes prestigious names, together with all the artistic groups of the Arena di Verona the Orchestra, the Chorus, and the Corps de Ballet. Moreover there will be Anteprima OPERA (Introduction to the Opera) proposes 50 exclusive afternoon events in the glorious setting of the Palazzo Verità Poeta, during which the artists (Maestro at the piano and Singer) will provide a Musical Conversation dedicated to the Opera that will be performed that same evening in the Arena Festival. Guests will thus benefit from an essential overview of this Opera and of the Arena performance.
This first part will be followed by a Wine tasting with one of the best Verona’s Doc wines, presented by the wine producer himself. Those wishing to remain can attend the Cocktail Buffet with some of Verona’s best food, served in the wonderful private garden of the historical setting. An unique occasion to taste renowned wines and the authentic Cuisine of Verona.

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