Anna Bolena Milan 2027

Event Details

Event: Anna Bolena
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Venue: Teatro alla Scala
City: Milan, Italy
Dates: 30 March – 16 April 2027
Category: Tragic opera in two acts
Libretto: Felice Romani
Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa
Staging: Chiara Muti
Sets: Alessandro Camera
Costumes: Tommaso Lagattolla
Lights: Vincent Longuemare
Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Production: Teatro alla Scala New Production

Cast

Enrico VIII: Roberto Tagliavini
Anna Bolena: Vasilisa Berzhanskaya / Monica Conesa
Giovanna Seymour: Raffaella Lupinacci
Lord Rochefort: Alberto Petricca
Lord Percy: Juan Diego Flórez / Juan Francisco Gatell
Smeton: Mara Gaudenzi
Sir Hervey: Francesco Pittari

Why Attend Anna Bolena at La Scala?

Anna Bolena is one of Donizetti’s most important operas and a landmark of the Italian Bel Canto tradition.

The opera offers a powerful combination of historical drama, vocal brilliance and emotional intensity, centred on one of opera’s most demanding and compelling female roles.

This new Teatro alla Scala production is especially attractive for audiences looking for a major Italian opera in Milan, performed by the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus and an internationally recognised cast.

For visitors to Milan, Anna Bolena at La Scala is a rare opportunity to experience a great historical tragedy in one of the most iconic opera houses in the world.

FAQ

Where can I buy Anna Bolena Milan tickets?

You can book tickets for Anna Bolena in Milan for the 2027 performances at Teatro alla Scala.

When is Anna Bolena performed at Teatro alla Scala?

Anna Bolena runs at Teatro alla Scala from 30 March to 16 April 2027.

Who composed Anna Bolena?

Anna Bolena was composed by Gaetano Donizetti, with a libretto by Felice Romani.

What is Anna Bolena about?

The opera is inspired by the final days of Anne Boleyn, wife of King Henry VIII, and tells a tragic story of power, betrayal, love and downfall.

Is Anna Bolena part of Donizetti’s Tudor operas?

Yes. Anna Bolena is one of Donizetti’s major Tudor operas and one of the key works of the Bel Canto repertoire.

Who sings Anna Bolena at La Scala in 2027?

The role of Anna Bolena is performed by Vasilisa Berzhanskaya on selected dates and Monica Conesa on selected dates.

Is this a new production at La Scala?

Yes. This is a Teatro alla Scala New Production.

Is Anna Bolena a good opera to see in Milan?

Yes. It is an excellent choice for audiences who enjoy dramatic historical opera, expressive singing and the elegance of Italian Bel Canto.

Anna Bolena Milan 2027

Experience Gaetano Donizetti’s Anna Bolena at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, presented from 30 March to 16 April 2027. This new Teatro alla Scala production brings one of the great masterpieces of Italian Bel Canto back to one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses.

Anna Bolena is a tragic opera in two acts with a libretto by Felice Romani. Inspired by the final days of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII, the opera combines royal intrigue, betrayal, political ambition and emotional devastation. Through Donizetti’s powerful vocal writing, the drama becomes an intense portrait of a queen facing abandonment, humiliation and death.

This opera is one of the central works of Donizetti’s celebrated Tudor operas, where historical figures are transformed into unforgettable characters of passion, dignity and tragedy. With its demanding roles, expressive arias and dramatic ensembles, Anna Bolena remains one of the great showcases of the Bel Canto repertoire.

The 2027 performances at Teatro alla Scala are conducted by Francesco Ivan Ciampa, with staging by Chiara Muti, sets by Alessandro Camera, costumes by Tommaso Lagattolla and lighting by Vincent Longuemare. This new production offers a fresh theatrical vision of Donizetti’s historical tragedy, combining musical elegance with dramatic intensity.

The cast features Vasilisa Berzhanskaya and Monica Conesa as Anna Bolena, Roberto Tagliavini as Enrico VIII, Raffaella Lupinacci as Giovanna Seymour, and Juan Diego Flórez and Juan Francisco Gatell as Lord Percy. With these major roles entrusted to outstanding interpreters of Italian opera, this production is one of the most anticipated opera events in Milan’s 2027 season.

Attending Anna Bolena at Teatro alla Scala is an exceptional opportunity to experience Donizetti’s Bel Canto masterpiece in the heart of Milan. For opera lovers, visitors to the city and audiences interested in historical drama, this is a powerful evening of music, theatre and emotion.

Book your tickets for Anna Bolena in Milan and enjoy Donizetti’s tragic opera at Teatro alla Scala.