Since the renowned soprano Cecilia Gasdia took over as artistic director, the iconic Verona Arena Festival has once again become a must-attend event for all opera stars. Following the grandeur of its 100th anniversary and a 2024 season featuring over eight productions, the Festival dell’Arena di Verona 2025 promises numerous headline-making concerts, including a gala with Jonas Kaufmann, and five opera productions with a touch of modernity. The new production of Verdi’s Nabucco, a staple of the Arena’s repertoire, has been entrusted to Stefano Poda, who previously staged the spectacular Aida for the Festival’s centenary, complete with dazzling special effects. Poda’s production will also return in 2025, alongside three other works firmly rooted in tradition: La Traviata, in Hugo De Ana’s timeless staging, and Rigoletto, presented in a historically inspired production. To mark the 150th anniversary of Carmen and the passing of its illustrious composer, Georges Bizet, Franco Zeffirelli’s monumental production—a true Festival classic—will also make a return. This year will additionally celebrate 30 years of this legendary staging!

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