THE VERDI FESTIVAL IN PARMA & THE VICENZA OPERA FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 2027
LINDY MONTGOMERY
*** Preliminary Itinerary ***
Enjoy a range of works by Giuseppe Verdi at delightful Parma’s annual celebration, and continue to elegant Vicenza for its highly-regarded opera festival
OVERVIEW
Immerse yourself in Parma’s annual Festival Verdi, and discover the highly-regarded Vicenza Opera Festival directed by conductor Iván Fischer.
The Festival Verdi takes place in the historic opera houses of Emilia-Romagna, from Parma’s stately Teatro Regio to Busseto’s bijoux Teatro Verdi. Our survey of the rich musical history of northern Italy includes a visit to a luthier’s studio in Cremona with a private performance, a behind-the-scenes tour of Parma’s Teatro Regio, one of Italy’s most respected opera houses, and a visit to Parma’s historic Teatro Farnese.
The tour also includes the Vicenza Opera Festival. This annual event is directed by conductor Iván Fischer with the award-winning Budapest Festival Orchestra. Its performances are enhanced by the venue in which they are performed: Palladio’s immaculate Teatro Olimpico, constructed in a classical style in 1580 and the perfect backdrop for the refreshing interpretations of the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Excursions to Palladian villas and a private recital in a privately-owned Baroque villa, under frescoes by the Tiepolo family, round out the experience.
Pre-performances talks by experienced tour leader Lindy Montgomery further enhance your experience.
TOUR LEADER
Lindy Montgomery is a music educator and performer with more than 30 years’ experience in her field. She has led numerous tours to Europe and North America.
Highlights
Enjoy performances of works by Verdi, staged in the historic opera houses of towns indelibly associated with his life and work
Discover the Vicenza Opera Festival, performed in the august surrounds of the Palladian Teatro Olimpico under the baton of Iván Fischer
Attend private performances, from the tradition of Cremona’s luthiers to a fine quartet in a Baroque villa
Delight in the medieval villages, castles and cathedrals of the Castelli del Ducato, a beautiful Italian region untouched by international tourism
Savour a superlative gastronomic culture, including Parma’s hams and cheeses and the excellent Soave wines produced outside Vicenza
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