Estíbaliz Martyn

The production by Calixto Bieito extracts all the potential from this work in a most convincing and spine-chilling way. The action takes place in a closed society of the 1950s, taking this story of witchcraft, sex and religion to the realism of imitation leather sofas, crochet cardigans, medical abuse and child molestation.

Musical comedy in two acts. A vaudeville theatre where nobody wants to show who they are for fear of exposing what they lack.

Fondly known as “La Traviata of the Mirrors”, this iconic production returns to the familiar Macerata Opera Festival. The exceptional staging designed by Josef Svoboda allows the audience to experience Verdi’s masterpiece through the gaze of giant mirrors. This production with new costumes stirs emotions and engulfs you in the tragedy that is Violetta Valéry’s predicament. Soprano Claudia Pavone brings the famous courtesan to life. The Sferisterio Opera Festival in Macerata, central Italy, has become a true gem whose performances are enthusiastically acclaimed by audiences of genuine opera lovers from far and wide. The open-air stadium (Sphaeristerium) was constructed 1820-29 and is one of the most renowned neo-classical buildings in Italy. Performed at the Arena Sferisterio 25 and 31 July, 8 and 13 August 2021.