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What do Maria Callas, Pavarotti, & Sherill Milnes have in common? Verdi!

 

Verdi’s Il Trovatore is beloved for many reasons.  From the epic melodies of the “Anvil Chorus” to a larger than life tale, this opera has it all.  It’s no wonder some of the greatest stars to ever grace the stage have been sought out to ‘sing’ it to life. Take a tour through history to see some the stars who have been a part of this beautiful story and remember why you fell in love with the music!

Maria Callas, Leonora

It’s hard not to identify Maria Callas with opera! The Original Diva, Ms. Callas first performed the role of Leonora in Verdi’s Il Trovatore in Mexico City during June of 1950 at the Palacio de Bellas Arte. 

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Luciano Pavarotti, Manrico

Luciano Pavarotti is just one of many to perform as Manrico in Verdi’s Il Trovatore! Whether you fall in love with the character or can relate to his situation, you simply must hear the famous aria “Di quella pira” live!

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Sherrill Milnes, Count di Luna

Sherill Milnes made his Metropolitan Opera Debut in 1965.  Known for his Verdi Baritone roles, Il Trovatore’s Count di Luna was just one of the many ‘faces’ Mr. Milnes would wear in a long career. After 653 performances, Mr. Milnes made his final bow at The Met in 1997.

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See HOT bring together some of the best voices today and fall in love once more with another beautiful chapter in the history of

Verdi’s ever popular, Il Trovatore!