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Il Trovatore Tour Dates & Tickets

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Il Trovatore is one of Giuseppe Verdi's enduring masterpieces, first staged in Rome on January 19, 1853. Based on Antonio García Gutiérrez's play El trovador, this opera sits in Verdi's early mature period, weaving intense dramatic moments with powerful ensembles, lyrical arias, and compelling choruses. The renowned Anvil Chorus and the sweeping emotional arcs have made it a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire. As a performer page, we highlight the work's history, key musical moments, and a look ahead to upcoming tours and performances that bring this drama to life on stage.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming appearances bring Il Trovatore to major houses and concert stages alike. In 2025, Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London mounts Il Trovatore in two runs—February 26, 2025 to March 22, 2025, and July 8 to July 19, 2025—co-produced with Opernhaus Zürich. Other 2025 engagements include Il Trovatore in Concert in Colorado and appearances by various leading opera companies. For fans, ROH maintains an active presence with detailed promotions and schedules. Follow official channels such as the Royal Opera House on Instagram to stay updated. Secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets for a seamless, reliable purchasing experience.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Il Trovatore

  • Composer: Giuseppe Verdi; premiered in Rome on January 19, 1853; libretto by Salvatore Cammarano (with later additions).
  • Based on Antonio García Gutiérrez's play El trovador; part of Verdi's early mature period and a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire.
  • Musical style: Romantic-era drama with intense ensembles, arias, and choruses (notably the Anvil Chorus).
  • 2025 tour/dates: Royal Opera House Covent Garden (London) mounted Il Trovatore in two runs in 2025—26 Feb 2025 to 22 Mar 2025 and 8–19 Jul 2025; co-produced with Opernhaus Zürich; additional 2025 performances include Il Trovatore in Concert in Colorado and other companies.
  • Social media: ROH maintains active promotion of Il Trovatore through its official channels; the Royal Opera House’s Instagram uses the handle @royaloperahouse.
  • Discography and performer-driven releases exist across decades, with notable modern albums/sovr recordings by major artists.

The records

Il Trovatore Discography

  • Verdi: Il Trovatore (Metropolitan Opera) – Cleva; Corelli; Dalis; Price; Sereni
    2011 · Sony
  • Verdi: Il Trovatore (Metropolitan Opera) – Domingo; Millo; Zajick; Chernov; Morris; Levine
    1991 · Sony
  • Verdi: Il Trovatore (La Scala, 2001) – Alagna; Gheorghiu; Diadkova; Hampson; D'Arcangelo; Pappano; La Scala
    2001 · EMI Classics
  • Verdi: Il Trovatore (Massimo Bellini / Teatro Massimo Bellini, 2001) – Bocelli; Villarroel; Zaremba; Guelfi; Colombara; Mercurio
    2001 · Decca
  • Il Trovatore (Rome Opera, 1984) – Domingo; Plowright; Fassbaender; Zancanaro; Nesterenko; Giulini
    1984 · Deutsche Grammophon
  • Il Trovatore (Carreras; Ricciarelli; Toczyska; Mazurok; Lloyd, 1980) – Colin Davis; Philips Classics
    1980 · Philips Classics
  • Il Trovatore (Domingo; Kabaivanska; Cossutto; Cappuccilli; van Dam, 1978) – Karajan; RCA Red Seal
    1978 · RCA Red Seal
  • Il Trovatore (Pavarotti; Sutherland; Horne; Wixell; Ghiaurov, 1976) – Bonynge; National Philharmonic Orchestra
    1976 · Decca
  • Il Trovatore (Bonisolli; Price; Obraztsova; Cappuccilli; Raimondi, 1977) – Karajan; Berlin Philharmonic
    1977 · EMI Classics
  • Il Trovatore (Lauri-Volpi; Callas; Elmo; Silveri; Italo Tajo, 1951) – Serafin; Teatro di San Carlo
    1951 · Mondo Musica
  • Il Trovatore (Björling; Milanov; Barbieri; Warren; Moscona, 1952) – Cellini; RCA Victor Orchestra
    1952 · RCA Victor
  • Il Trovatore (Penno; Callas; Stignani; Tagliabue; Modesti, 1953) – Votto; Scala
    1953 · Urania
  • Il Trovatore (Del Monaco; Tebaldi; Simionato; Tozzi; Savarese, 1956) – Erede; Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
    1956 · Decca
  • Il Trovatore (Di Stefano; Callas; Barbieri; Panerai; Zaccaria, 1956) – Karajan; Scala
    1956 · EMI Classics
  • Il Trovatore (Baum; Curtis-Verna; Elias; Guarra; Scott, 1957) – Max Rudolf; Met Opera
    1957 · Book of the Month Club
  • Il Trovatore (Tucker; Price; Elias; Warren; Tozzi, 1959) – Basile; Rome Opera
    1959 · RCA Victor
  • Il Trovatore (Corelli; Price; Simionato; Bastianini; Zaccaria, 1962) – Karajan; Vienna Philharmonic
    1962 · Deutsche Grammophon
  • Il Trovatore (Bergonzi; Stella; Cossotto; Bastianini; Vinco, 1963) – Serafin; Scala
    1963 · Deutsche Grammophon
  • Il Trovatore (Corelli; Tucci; Simionato; Merrill; Mazzoli, 1964) – Schippers; Rome Opera
    1964 · EMI Classics
  • Il Trovatore (Bergonzi; Tucci; Simionato; Cappuccilli; Vinco, 1964) – Gavazzeni; Moscow
    1964 · Opera d'Oro

Upcoming appearances bring Il Trovatore to major houses and concert stages alike. In 2025, Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London mounts Il Trovatore in two runs—February 26, 2025 to March 22, 2025, and July 8 to July 19, 2025—co-produced with Opernhaus Zürich. Other 2025 engagements include Il Trovatore in Concert in Colorado and appearances by various leading opera companies. For fans, ROH maintains an active presence with detailed promotions and schedules. Follow official channels such as the Royal Opera House on Instagram to stay updated. Secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets for a seamless, reliable purchasing experience.

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