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Arrangement 18
Macbeth
G. Verdi
"Macbeth" is Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813-1901) second of seven literary operas and is based on the drama of the same name by William Shakespeare. The premiere took place in 1847 at the Teatro alla Pergola in Florence, and revised versions were staged for the first time several years later in St. Petersburg and Paris.
The creation of "Macbeth" falls into the late period of bel canto; Verdi dissolves the firmly established schemes in the singing and in this opera puts all his wealth of ideas into the focus of the orchestration, which was to become a signpost for his further compositions. The work was very well received on the whole, even if the lack of a love scene was criticized - in fact, "Macbeth" is one of the few operas whose plot is determined by greed for power and its resulting consequences.
In 11th century Scotland, witches prophesy a future as king for the general Macbeth, which he acquires in a bloody manner. He is fired by his power-hungry wife, Lady Macbeth, whose character Verdi allows much greater room for maneuver than is the case in Shakespeare’s original. Macbeth’s tragic end concludes this opera rich in dramatic scenes.
After several decades of oblivion, "Macbeth" is now part of the traditional Verdi repertoire and is performed on all the major stages.
Macbeth, G. Verdi, the 17.
Alexander Soddy - Mario Martone
Vanessa Goikoetxea,
Luca Salsi
The Italian Luca Salsi, born in Emilia Romagna in 1975, is known for his Italian repertoire, especially his Verdi repertoire, as well as for parade roles such as Baron Scarpia. The baritone works with all renowned conductors and is a guest on the world’s major stages. He has already opened the season twice at La Scala in Milan: in 2017 in Giordano’s ,Andrea Chénier’ and in 2019 in Puccini’s ,Tosca’. (as of 2024)
Luca Salsi, Antonio Di Matteo, Antonio Poli
Teatro Maggio Musicale
Die Jahreszeiten, J. Haydn, the 18.
Marc Minkowski
French conductor Marc Minkowski was born on October 4, 1962 in Paris. His passion for music began when he was a college student at the Ecole Alsacienne. In 1979, even before his majority, Marc Minkowski joined the Lille orchestra under the direction of Jean-Claude Casadesus. Marc Minkowski performed very quickly in many orchestras, in particular among pioneer ensembles of the Baroque revival such as Les Arts Florissants or the Clemencic Consort in Vienna. Marc Minkowski quickly took an interest in conducting, which he studied in the United States at the Pierre Monteux Conducting School. At only nineteen, Marc Minkowski founded Les Musiciens du Louvre, an ensemble which took an active part in the Baroque revival, before broadening its repertoire by approaching works by Mozart, Rossini, Offenbach Wagner and many others. Marc Minkowski has been director of the Opéra national de Bordeaux since September 2016, his contract is extended until August 2022.
Marc Minkowski
Teatro Maggio Musicale

Hotel informations for Florence 18
Florence, Helvetia et Bristol Florence, Helvetia et Bristol
Helvetia et Bristol *****
Hotel Helvetia and Bristol ***** is an elegant hotel in the heart of historic Florence, within walking distance of the city’s main attractions. This former 19th century palace offers 67 rooms and suites combining art, luxury and Italian hospitality. You can reach the Teatro del Maggio in a short drive or about a 20-minute walk.
Florence, Rivoli Boutique Hotel Florence, Rivoli Boutique Hotel


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Rivoli Boutique Hotel ****
The Rivoli Boutique Hotel ****, a former Franciscan monastery from the 14th century, offers 87 spacious and elegant rooms in the heart of Florence. The hotel also has a restaurant and a patio with heated Jacuzzi. Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away and the Opera House is a 15-minute walk away.

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