Love, vengeance and betrayal in 15th century Spain

Twenty years ago, Azucena’s mother was burned for witchcraft by the Count di Luna. In retaliation Azucena is said to have thrown one of di Luna’s sons on the fire. In the present day the truth of those events will haunt the next generation. No-one will escape the chilling truth.

Verdi’s Il trovatore is Italian opera at its most passionate and full blooded. Filled with memorable choruses and memorable arias, the audience is propelled through this tale of vengeance by music of enormous power.

Peter Watson’s period production returns with celebrated Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones making his role debut as Manrico. Following his acclaimed performances as Iago in Otello, David Kempster returns to WNO to tackle another great Verdian villain. Il trovatore promises an exhilarating evening at the theatre.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English and Welsh.

Running time approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Supported by the WNO Idloes Owen Society

This production originated at Scottish Opera

Conductor Andrea Licata Director Peter Watson Designer Tim Hatley Lighting Designer Davy Cunningham