I Vespri Siciliani

Tickets for the Opera “I Vespri Siciliani” at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan 2023

Giuseppe Verdi formed the drama “I Vespri Siciliani” in five demonstrations, the lyrics was composed by Eugène Scribe. Another development of the La Scala Theater with authentic sceneries and visionary trips of extravagant. The authentic foundation is the uprising in Sicily in 1282, during which individuals rose against the rule of dread of the French under Charles of Anjou on Easter Monday. The uprising started at Vespers in Palermo, drove by Giovanni da Procida.

The drama is set in Palermo, where French troopers meet vindictive Sicilians. The Duchess Hélène, whose sibling was killed by the French, sings an opportunity melody that instigates the Sicilians to oppose French rule. Giovanni da Procida, got back from exile, invites his country and approaches the Sicilians to battle. The drama is about double-crossing, scheme, interest and vengeance. While Hélène and Henri need to get hitched and wish for compromise between the Sicilians and the French, Procida requests the freedom of Sicily. As the chimes ring, the Sicilians race into fight against the French. Don’t miss this opportunity and book your tickets on our website.

CAST:

Guido di Monforte • Luca Micheletti (28 Jan. and 1, 8, 11, 14 Feb.) / Roman Burdenko (17, 21 Feb.)
Count Vaudemont • Adriano Gramigni
Arrigo • Piero Pretti
Giovanni da Procida • Dmitry Beloselskiy
Duchess Elena • Marina Rebeka (28 Jan. and 1, 8, 14, 17 Feb.) / Angela Meade (11, 21 Feb.)

PROGRAM: 

Drama in five acts
Libretto by Eugène Scribe and Charles Duveyrier

Teatro alla Scala New Production
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus

Conductor • Fabio Luisi
Staging, sets and costumes • Hugo De Ana