North Carolina Opera Presents IL TROVATORE

IL TROVATORE runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including one intermission. Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage. Swords clash, secrets burn, and voices soar in Verdi?s Il Trovatore. A noblewoman in love, an outcast seeking vengeance, and a fateful secret set the stage for this pulse-pounding thriller filled with unforgettable twists and jaw-dropping drama. Featuring fiery arias and powerful ensembles, including the booming ?Anvil Chorus,? this opera is a must-see for lovers of high stakes and high notes! Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano with additions by Leone Emanuele Bardare Based on the play, El trovador, by Antonio García Gutiérrez World premiere: Teatro Apollo, Rome, Italy, January 19, 1853 All bags are subject to search and must meet size requirements. A small clutch or wallet is recommended and no bags larger than 12" x 12" x 10" will be allowed, this includes backpacks, camera bags, and oversized purses.