Il trovatore ('The Troubadour') is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto largely written by Salvadore Cammarano, based on the Spanish play El trovador (1836) by Antonio García Gutiérrez.

Verdi’s Il Trovatore has some of the most rousing choruses and arias in any of his operas, a plot to rival Game of Thrones, and four very demanding lead roles calling for exceptional singers. It is truly a masterpiece which will enjoy its popularity within the operatic canon for years to come.

Il trovatore, opera in four acts by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (Italian libretto by Salvatore Cammarano, with additions by Leone Emanuele Bardare) that premiered at the Teatro Apollo in Rome on January 19, 1853.

Verdi’s charged drama of family strife and forbidden love stars tenor Michael Fabiano as Manrico, the bold troubadour unwittingly at war with his own brother, with Gwyn Hughes Jones singing the final two performances.

2023年1月18日 · Something about the opera Il Trovatore – The Troubadour. Giuseppe Verdi wrote his opera with Antonio García Gutiérrez’ El Trovador as a base. Verdi’s future wife Giuseppa Strepponi loved the Spanish novel and she actually translated it into Italian.

Il Trovatore – for the four best voices in the world Verdi composed his famous trilogy of most popular operas within two years: La Traviata, Il Trovatore und Rigoletto. Each of the four main roles of the Trovatore has become a highlight of their respective Fach.

In revenge, the Romani's daughter stole the infant brother of the present Count and burned the child to death. As the clock strikes midnight, Ferrando finishes his chilling tale.