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"Il Barbiere di Siviglia" at the Estensi Gardens

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Giardini e Palazzo Estensi
Via Luigi Sacco, Varese
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+39 339 8870121

Have you ever been carried away by the charm of an opera in one of the city's most picturesque locations on a summer evening?

The magic of opera lands in the heart of the city of Varese with a new staging of Gioachino Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia, scheduled forSaturday, July 12 at 9 p.m. at the Giardini Estensi, as part of the Varese EstenseFestival Menotti.

A lively and original reinterpretation of Rossini's opera buffa, contaminated by Dadaist poetics and the irreverent spirit of the Commedia dell'Arte.

Protagonist of the evening will be the Orchestra Sinfonica Menotti, conducted by Maestro Riccardo Bianchi, with the participation of the Corale Lirica Ambrosiana. On stage a cast of leading voices from the opera scene: Luca Gallo (Bartolo), Camilla Vitaletti (Rosina), Nicola Ziccardi (Figaro), Enrico Iviglia (Lindoro), Albert Buttigieg (Basilio), Giacomo Capra (Fiorello) and Maria Chiara Cavinato (Berta).

AND IT DOESN'T END THERE

The Varese Estense Menotti Festival continues throughout the summer and is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of art and music. Whether you are a fan of theater, opera, classical music or simply wish to explore new art forms, this festival offers performances of the highest artistic level in extraordinary locations.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend the Varese Estense Festival Menotti and be carried away by the elegance and beauty of its cultural offerings. Check out the full program for an unforgettable experience!

For reservations and information organization@teatrogiornidispari.it

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ph Luca Sacchet

Opening hours

The Program

Saturday, July 12, 9 p.m. Varese, Central Fountain of the Estensi Gardens
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA Music by G.Rossini, libretto by C.Sterbini - Opera in two acts.
Menotti Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Bianchi. Directed by Serena Nardi.
Single unnumbered seat: Euro 34.00
Reduced price: Euro 28.00 (groups of at least 10 people, under 25, over 65)
Free admission for children under 12.
Ticket presale: make transfer to IBAN IT82N08404702800000062637 (BCC Busto G. e Buguggiate - Ag. Bodio)
Present yourself at the ticket office with the paper printout of the transfer made to obtain the entrance ticket. The ticket office will be active on the day of the performance starting at 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. Piazza Matteotti, Varano Borghi
The widespread museum of Varano Borghi. Guided tour.
Duration 2 hours - max 20 people. Reservations required at: demografico2@comune.varano-borghi.va.it

Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m. Varese, Villa Toeplitz
Canova Orchestra in concert. PIAZZOLLA LOVES GERSHWIN
Paola Fernandez, voice
Enrico Pagano, conductor
tickets from €5 at www.mailticket.it
(in case of bad weather: Church of S. Stefano in Velate - Varese)

Saturday, Aug. 10, 9:30 p.m. Varese, Villa Toeplitz
XXXVII.a Poets' Night.
"Io che amo solo te" Path of love and poetry. Curated by Dino Azzalin

Saturday, August 30, 6:30 p.m. Varese, Villa Toeplitz
The secret love life of Ophelia by Stephen Berkoff
Play in Italian language, directed by Martina Iannaco

Sunday, September 21, 4 p.m. Varese, Villa Tamagno
Presentation of the new GIALLO by Roberta Lucato (Edizioni Macchione)
To follow
Guided tour of Villa Tamagno by Elena Ermoli
Meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Via Lazio - hospital side entrance

VEF OFF

Sunday, November 2, 9 p.m. Varese, Salone Estense
For Pier Paolo Pasolini Images and poetic reading to remember him fifty years after his death.

 


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