Introduction and prices

The historical and emotional sweep of Verdi's Il Trovatore has made it one of the great operatic favourites. Elijah Moshinsky's production sets the story of blazing love, jealousy and revenge against the political tensions of 19th-century Italy and amid the epic style of Visconti's cinema through Dante Ferretti's grandly scaled sets. Manrico a rebel leader, is the lover of Leonora, but Conte di Luna is determined to have her for himself. Driven by raids and rescues, prisoners and poisons, the story inexorably races towards its damning final revelations as the secrets of Azucena unfold around them all to deadly result.

The revival of this spectacular production by The Royal Opera also provides an evening of notable Opera House firsts. An exciting newcomer to Covent Garden, Nicola Luisotti, conducts the famous score that includes the Anvil Chorus and the great aria 'Di quella pira'. Royal Opera audiences will also have their first chance to hear Marcelo Álvarez as the rebel leader, Catherine Nagelstad as his lover and Anthony Michaels-Moore as the Count, while Stephanie Blythe performs the portentous gypsy for her very first time. A familiar story, famous music and a unique cast will make these performances a feast for the senses.

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The Floral Hall Restaurant

The ultimate compliment to the very best in ballet and opera: tables for dinner just a few paces from the auditorium on the spectacular balconies in the restored hall, formely a flower market. A three course meal is served with the buzz of the bar below and amazing domed glass roof overhead. This is a grand, formal restaurant, ideally situated to business entertaining or any other special occasion.

Package contents

Your Hospitality Package includes:

• Top price seats for Il Trovatore at the Royal Opera House
• A glass of Champagne during the interval
• Three-course dinner in Floral Hall Balconies with £30 drinks allowance per person
• Souvenir show programme per person
• Experienced Event Manager in attendance

Optional Enhancements:
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