We are pleased to announce the programme for the 2024 operas at ‘Lirica in Piazza’:
3 August: ‘Tosca’ by Giacomo Puccini, conducted by renowned director Katia Ricciarelli.
4 August: ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ by Pietro Mascagni, with the extraordinary participation of actor Michele Placido in the role of Giovanni Verga.
5 August: Grand finale with Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’, with notes by director Alessandro Cecchi Paone.
This year, “Lirica in Piazza” celebrates the centenary of Giacomo Puccini’s death (1924/2024), with the performance of two of his best-loved operas. It is a unique opportunity to commemorate the life and work of one of the most illustrious Italian composers in history.
Stay tuned for future updates and additional details.