The Troubadour by Verdi, Mar 07 Nov. 2017, De la (2017/2017), Regizat de către Tito Capobianco, Michael Scarola, Dirijor Christofer Macatsoris, Helen Corning Warden Theater, Philadelphia, United States

Count di Luna is infatuated with the beautiful Leonora, who does not return his affections. Instead, she falls in love with the Count’s rival, a troubadour who serenades Leonora and keeps his identity a secret. AVA opens its opera season with its first production of Verdi’s immortal classic Il trovatore in 20 years. The famed “Anvil chorus” is but one of many treasured musical settings in the opera. Sung in Italian with English supertitles Free Opera Preview October 25, 5:30 PM – Please join AVA on October 25 at 5:30 PM for our Free Opera Preview of Verdi’s Il trovatore. The evening features musical selections performed by the cast of Resident Artists and a discussion with conductor Christofer Macatsoris and stage director Michael Scarola. To reserve your space, please sign-up via the link here or call AVA at 215-735-1685. *There are no physical tickets for this event; your name will be on a list at the door.* Black-Tie Opening Night Gala at AVA: 5:30 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2017 (8 PM curtain) The Black-Tie Opening Night Gala includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a sit-down dinner, exclusive performance and a Champagne dessert reception with the artists. For more information, please call 215-735-1686. November 7, 9 and 11* at 7:30 PM at the Helen Corning Warden Theater, AVA * Young Professionals (ages 21-45) can enjoy a discounted ticket for the November 11 performance of Il trovatore. November 18, 7 PM Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA November 21, 7:30 PM Bucks County performance at Central Bucks South High School. Concert Version November 28, 7:30 PM Centennial Hall, The Haverford School. All seats are assigned