Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore - Royal Opera House
One of Giuseppe Verdi 's most passionate and romantic operas has been given an opulent production in this staging by Elijah Moshinsky , with sets designed by noted production designer Dante Ferretti . Set in 15th century Spain, Il Trovatore tells the story of Manrico, a gypsy troubadour who has fallen in love with the duchess Aragon; however, the Count di Luna is also attracted to Aragon, and when he attempts to take her from Manrico, the troubadour takes the count's life in a duel, not realizing...
