Summer Festivals in Tuscany

The tragic and sad story of Mimì revive on the big stage on Lake in setting with the direction of Maurizio Scaparro, scenes of Jean Michel Folon, and Cristina Da Rold costumes.

Protagonists of this fascinating production Mimi, Karine Babajanyan (21 and 28 July). In the same role Olivera Mercurio plays the 11 August.

As Rodolfo Piotr Beczala (21 and 28 July) and Raffaele Abete. In the role of Musetta, Elizabeth Zizzo (21 july), Alessandra Mella (28 july) and Marina Zyatkova (11 august).

On the podium James Meena (21 – 28 July) and Martins Ozolins (11 August).

Tosca is considered the most dramatic opera of Puccini, plenty of coups de théâtre and expedients that leave the public in constant tension. It narrates the story with a tragic ending of a love triangle between Scarpia, Tosca and Cavaradossi.

The Puccini Festival Foundation proposes for 2016 a traditional staging by Enrico Vanzina, producer, screenwriter and director, protagonist of the story of the Italian comedy.

Tosca will feature the soprano He Hui, (29 July) recognized as the most charismatic and engaging interpreters of the role of the singer Floria Tosca, who will alternate herself in the role with Kristin Sampson (10 august) and Silvana Froli (19 august).

At her side in the role of the painter Cavaradossi Dario Di Vietri, (29 July and 10 august) and Hector Mendoza Lopez (19 august). Alberto Gazale (29 july and 10 august) and Angelo Veccia (19 august) will perform the role of Scarpia .

On the podium Dejan Savic (29 july and 10 august) and Gianluca Marcianò (19 august).

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Turandot was staged for the first time, two years after the disappearance of the Maestro the 25 April 1926. During the premiere the conductor Arturo Toscanini, after the death of Liù, put the wand on the score and said: “Here ends the work because at this point the Maestro died. ”

The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago celebrates the anniversary of 92 years since the first performance with a production that became part of the history of the Puccini Festival. The direction is signed for the first time by the Italian journalist and writer Alfonso Signorini. The scene setting is signed by Carla Tolomeo enhanced by the wonderful costumes of Fausto Puglisi.

In the role of Princess Turandot audiences Torre del Lago will appreciate Martina Serafin, Austrian soprano who appears on the scene of the most important opera theaters in the world.

Prince Calaf will be the Tuscan Stefano La Colla, while Timur will be played by Roberto Scandiuzzi.

The slave girl Liù will be the Italian Carmen Giannattasio.

On the podium Alberto Veronesi, an expert of Giacomo Puccini Operas.

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The Sagra della Zuppa di Aquilea is the country festival of the famous Tuscan vegetable soup that takes place every august in Aquilea (Lucca).

Dates of this edition are: 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th August 2017.

Soup and wine: what a divine combination!

In the spectacular Lucca Hills, among the vineyards surrounding the village of Aquilea, the traditional soup festival takes place, as every year, in the month of August.

The main dish is the Zuppa (soup), one the most famous dish of the Tuscan culinary tradition. It is made with vegetables strictly grown in local farms and accompanied by oil and wine made in Aquilea as well, and for the those who have a sweet tooth our traditionaltarts topped with wild herbs, custard or chocolate. The menu includes also potato dumplings and home made pasta, cooked according to the original recipe by the local women,which will delight your palate and remind you of your grandmother’s cuisine.

The Program of the Sagra della Zuppa di Aquilea promoted by Aquilea local committee.

The stand opens at 7pm on 4th – 5th -6th; 10th 11th 12th August 2017

Vegeterians and vegans will enjoy our soup. Meat lovers will take pleasure in our grill specialties. Dessert lovers will be thrilled by our special sweets. Wine and oil experts will appreciate our genuine products.

Musical entertainment is offered every night. Children playground is available on the premises, and pets are more than welcome.

The event takes place outside Directions to Aquilea. Once you are in Lucca, follow the sign for SS12 towards Garfagnana. Take the first exit off SS12 for Ponte a Moriano, then follow the sign for Aquilea on your left side. Aquilea is a little village on top of the hills on the left side of the river Serchio.

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The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago celebrates the 100 anniversary of the first performance at The Grand Théatre of Monte Carlo, Monaco. The direction is edited by the Bulgarian Plamed Kartaloff, art director of Sofia National Theatre. The staging is signed by Cristina Gaeta, enhanced by the wonderful costumes of Diego Fiorini and Floridia Benedettini.

In the role of Madga we’ll see Donata D’Annunzio Lombardi (15 july) and Lidia Lunetta (5 august), while the man character of Ruggero will be played by Leonardo Caimi (15 july) and Alessandro Fantoni (5 august).

On the podium Beatrice Venezi.

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Tosca is considered the most dramatic opera of Puccini, plenty of coups de théâtre and expedients that leave the public in constant tension. It narrates the story with a tragic ending of a love triangle between Scarpia, Tosca and Cavaradossi.

The Puccini Festival Foundation proposes for 2016 a traditional staging by Enrico Vanzina, producer, screenwriter and director, protagonist of the story of the Italian comedy.

Tosca will feature the soprano He Hui, (29 July) recognized as the most charismatic and engaging interpreters of the role of the singer Floria Tosca, who will alternate herself in the role with Kristin Sampson (10 august) and Silvana Froli (19 august).

At her side in the role of the painter Cavaradossi Dario Di Vietri, (29 July and 10 august) and Hector Mendoza Lopez (19 august). Alberto Gazale (29 july and 10 august) and Angelo Veccia (19 august) will perform the role of Scarpia .

On the podium Dejan Savic (29 july and 10 august) and Gianluca Marcianò (19 august).

More information on www.puccinifestival.it

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The tragic and sad story of Mimì revive on the big stage on Lake in setting with the direction of Maurizio Scaparro, scenes of Jean Michel Folon, and Cristina Da Rold costumes.

Protagonists of this fascinating production Mimi, Karine Babajanyan (21 and 28 July). In the same role Olivera Mercurio plays the 11 August.

As Rodolfo Piotr Beczala (21 and 28 July) and Raffaele Abete. In the role of Musetta, Elizabeth Zizzo (21 july), Alessandra Mella (28 july) and Marina Zyatkova (11 august).

On the podium James Meena (21 – 28 July) and Martins Ozolins (11 August).

Turandot was staged for the first time, two years after the disappearance of the Maestro the 25 April 1926. During the premiere the conductor Arturo Toscanini, after the death of Liù, put the wand on the score and said: “Here ends the work because at this point the Maestro died. ”

The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago celebrates the anniversary of 92 years since the first performance with a production that became part of the history of the Puccini Festival. The direction is signed for the first time by the Italian journalist and writer Alfonso Signorini. The scene setting is signed by Carla Tolomeo enhanced by the wonderful costumes of Fausto Puglisi.

In the role of Princess Turandot audiences Torre del Lago will appreciate Martina Serafin, Austrian soprano who appears on the scene of the most important opera theaters in the world.

Prince Calaf will be the Tuscan Stefano La Colla, while Timur will be played by Roberto Scandiuzzi.

The slave girl Liù will be the Italian Carmen Giannattasio.

On the podium Alberto Veronesi, an expert of Giacomo Puccini Operas.

More information on www.puccinifestival.it

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Madama Butterfly is the tragic and sad story of the marriage of convenience between the US navy officer Pinkerton and the Japanese young girl Butterfly, in japanese Ciò Ciò San. He marries her only for the period he stays in Japan with the right to divorce once he will find an american wife. Butterfly is really happy to marry an American man, she is in love with him. Once the american soldier goes back to US she can’t wait for his return, even because she is pregnant. Unfortunately the officer comes back to Japan together with his new wife only to take the baby with him, breaking the heart of the poor Butterfly that decide to commit suicide.

For the second time a production of the China National Opera House of Bejing comes to Torre del Lago at Puccini Festival.

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Tosca is considered the most dramatic opera of Puccini, plenty of coups de théâtre and expedients that leave the public in constant tension. It narrates the story with a tragic ending of a love triangle between Scarpia, Tosca and Cavaradossi.

The Puccini Festival Foundation proposes for 2016 a traditional staging by Enrico Vanzina, producer, screenwriter and director, protagonist of the story of the Italian comedy.

Tosca will feature the soprano He Hui, (29 July) recognized as the most charismatic and engaging interpreters of the role of the singer Floria Tosca, who will alternate herself in the role with Kristin Sampson (10 august) and Silvana Froli (19 august).

At her side in the role of the painter Cavaradossi Dario Di Vietri, (29 July and 10 august) and Hector Mendoza Lopez (19 august). Alberto Gazale (29 july and 10 august) and Angelo Veccia (19 august) will perform the role of Scarpia .

On the podium Dejan Savic (29 july and 10 august) and Gianluca Marcianò (19 august).

More information on www.puccinifestival.it

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