Verdi adapted one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies into an equally tragic opera. Written during the Risorgimento, Italy's independence movement, the opera reflected Verdi's preoccupation with themes of freedom and tyranny. A cautionary tale about what can happen when someone with political ambitions pursues power for its own sake, the story feels both current and timeless. Macbeth, a noble Scottish general, gets a prophecy from three witches that he will one day become King of Scotland. Goaded on by his power-hungry wife, he murders the king and assumes the throne. Crazed with guilt and paranoia, Macbeth is forced to commit even more murders to stay one step ahead of suspicion. Lady Macbeth, consumed by her own shame, is slowly driven mad. see more
Live the Christmas Magic with the classical masterpiece The Nutcracker! This Christmas tale tells the story of the young Marie which receives in present a Nutcracker in the shape of a little man. In a mysterious night, toys led by the Nutcracker are engaged in a battle against the miserable mice of the house. Woken by the noise, Marie decides to face her fears by participating in the fight and save her sweet Nutcracker from danger. Moved by his courage and full of gratitude, he is transformed into a charming prince and takes Marie in a magic kingdom. see more
Live the Christmas Magic with the classical masterpiece The Nutcracker! This Christmas tale tells the story of the young Marie which receives in present a Nutcracker in the shape of a little man. In a mysterious night, toys led by the Nutcracker are engaged in a battle against the miserable mice of the house. Woken by the noise, Marie decides to face her fears by participating in the fight and save her sweet Nutcracker from danger. Moved by his courage and full of gratitude, he is transformed into a charming prince and takes Marie in a magic kingdom. see more
Live the Christmas Magic with the classical masterpiece The Nutcracker! This Christmas tale tells the story of the young Marie which receives in present a Nutcracker in the shape of a little man. In a mysterious night, toys led by the Nutcracker are engaged in a battle against the miserable mice of the house. Woken by the noise, Marie decides to face her fears by participating in the fight and save her sweet Nutcracker from danger. Moved by his courage and full of gratitude, he is transformed into a charming prince and takes Marie in a magic kingdom. see more
Live the Christmas Magic with the classical masterpiece The Nutcracker! This Christmas tale tells the story of the young Marie which receives in present a Nutcracker in the shape of a little man. In a mysterious night, toys led by the Nutcracker are engaged in a battle against the miserable mice of the house. Woken by the noise, Marie decides to face her fears by participating in the fight and save her sweet Nutcracker from danger. Moved by his courage and full of gratitude, he is transformed into a charming prince and takes Marie in a magic kingdom. see more
The opera starts with Angelotti, an escaped political prisoner who seeks refuge in a church where he is protected by Cavaradossi, a local artist who is also the lover of the famous singer, Floria Tosca. The young painter acts suspiciously while protecting his friend and Tosca thinks he is unfaithful. The chief of police, Baron Scarpia, plays upon her jealousy to locate the two men, who are soon captured. Angelotti takes his own life rather then be held prisoner and Tosca desperately begs Scarpia to spare Cavaradossi, offering her affections in exchange for his life. After securing a note saving her lover from his death sentence, she kills Scarpia and hurries off to be with Cavaradossi. Will these two lovers be together in the end? see more