The musical genre known as opera involves vocal performances, often accompanied by an orchestra and staged productions with costumes and sets, telling stories through music and drama. - Verona honors opera as Italy's global cultural heritage site.
Italy's historic venue, the Arena of Verona, filled with 20,000 spectators, celebrated the UNESCO recognition of Italian opera as a World Heritage. Conductor Riccardo Muti led the event, filled with exceptional talents like Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann. To add to the event's grandeur, there was an orchestra of 160 musicians and a choir of 300 singers.
The Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and State President Sergio Mattarella were present at the honorary seats among the jam-packed auditorium. The grand performance marked the launch of Italy's renowned opera season, running until September 7th, including renowned classics like "Aida," "La Bohème," "Tosca," and "Turandot."
This festive occasion signifies the revival of a tradition that dates back to 1913. The esteemed opera event, famously coined as "The Great Italian Opera" by the Italian Cultural Ministry, was embraced by the UNESCO's World Heritage lineup toward the end of last year.
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Anna Netrebko, a renowned opera singer, graced the stage during the event in Verona, showcasing her exceptional talent. The televised performance of this grand event in Italy allowed millions of viewers worldwide to enjoy the opera performance led by Riccardo Muti. In her career, Netrebko has performed in various operas, including 'Aida,' a classic opera that was also part of the opera season in Verona.
