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On the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival, celebrated throughout 2023, Stefano Trespidi,听Vice Artist Director, will guide听us听through the fascinating history of this remarkable institution.听Our exploration will commence with the very first opera, Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, held in 1913 in the iconic Roman amphitheatre, and extend to the plans outlined by the Fondazione Arena di Verona for the future.听Since its first performance the Arena di Verona has hosted a pantheon of opera’s most celebrated artists, from Maria Callas to Luciano Pavarotti.听The Arena’s centennial milestone serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of opera and the vital role this venue plays in preserving and perpetuating this form of art. As we reflect on a century of operatic brilliance at the Arena, we are reminded that听鈥�听while the world around us may change听鈥�听the power of music and the magic of opera remain timeless, resonating across generations and cultures.You will be immersed into the enchanting world of opera as you听listen听to recordings of some of the most exquisite ‘arie’ ever performed at the Festival.
Stefano Trespidi’s remarkable path in theatre started very young at Verona’s Arena Foundation, followed by a master鈥檚 degree at Academy of Arts and Crafts at Teatro alla Scala in Milan.听Throughout his career, Trespidi collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Giancarlo Del Monaco, Hugo de Ana, Pierluigi Pizzi, Gilbert Deflo, Graham Vick, Denis Krief, and Franco Zeffirelli.听His long collaboration with Franco Zeffirelli, led to restaging his iconic productions worldwide such as “Carmen” in 2003.听Trespidi’s work extended to prominent theatres worldwide, including Palermo’s Massimo, Lausanne Opera, Op茅ra Comique in Paris, Bologna’s Comunale, Oviedo’s Campoamor, Florence’s Maggio Musicale, Pamplona’s Baluarte to name a few.听He directed a range of operatic productions, including Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” in 2004, Verdi’s “La Traviata” in 2005, and a New Year’s Gala in 2006 at Verona’s Teatro Filarmonico. His repertoire also included works by Zanon, Mozart, Domingo, and Verdi, staged in various international venues.听In addition to his opera work, Stefano directed Liszt’s “Via Crucis” at Verona’s Duomo and contributed to the opening event of the 2nd National Ecclesial Conference at the Arena di Verona in 2007. He collaborated with R.A.I. during the Cultural Olympics in Turin in 2006.听Trespidi’s dedication to the Fondazione Arena di Verona culminated in his role as Vice Artistic Director.
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