The Greek National Opera presents world-class opera stars over two nights performing famous arias and duets in an unforgettable opera gala at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at this year’s Athens and Epidaurus Festival.
Opera Gala 1 – 26 July
In the first gala, internationally acclaimed soloists such as Riccardo Massi and Dimitri Platanias will perform famous arias and duets from operas by Verdi (Rigoletto, Il trovatore, Un ballo in maschera, La forza del destino), Giordano (Andrea Chénier), Mascagni (Cavalleria rusticana) and Puccini (Turandot). The Orchestra of the Greek National Opera will be conducted by renowned Italian conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi.

Greek Baritone Dimitris Platanias performs as Rigoletto. Photograph: courtesy of Greek National Opera
Opera Gala 2 – 28 July
Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy three internationally acclaimed opera stars, Celia Costea, Giorgio Berrugi and Ambrogio Maestri, who will perform famous arias and duets from operas by Verdi (Luisa Miller, Il trovatore, Un ballo in Maschera), Ponchielli (La Gioconda), Giordano (Andrea Chénier), Leoncavallo (Pagliacci) and Puccini (Tosca). The Orchestra of the Greek National Opera will be conducted by renowned Italian conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi.
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