Composed for the Paris Opéra, the romantic but ultimately tragic narrative of Donizetti’s grand opera La Favorite is set amidst the Moorish invasions of Spain and the power struggles between religion and the state in the 14th century. The novice Fernand abandons his monastery having fallen in love with the noble Léonor, not knowing that she is the King’s mistress and favourite. Drawing on traditions established by Rossini and Meyerbeer, La Favorite is noted for Donizetti’s innovative use of the orchestra and for some of his most renowned and enthralling arias. This acclaimed production opened the 2022 Donizetti Opera Festival in Bergamo, and is performed with its original French libretto.
Valentina Carrasco
Director
Annalisa Stroppa
Léonor de Guzman
Javier Camarena
Fernand
Florian Sempey
Alphonse XI
Evgeny Stavinsky
Balthazar
Edoardo Milletti
Don Gaspar
Caterina Di Tonno
Inès
Alessandro Barbaglia
Un seigneur
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Le roi danse64%
The Testament of Ann Lee63%
A61%
Monster High: Boo York, Boo York78%
Hounddog64%
Djam61%
Kiss of the Spider Woman61%
Mo' Better Blues64%
Grace Unplugged60%
Coda60%
Jersey Boys67%
Ruth & Boaz75%
Too Late Blues63%
The Man Who Cried61%
Honey: Rise Up and Dance69%
Let It Shine69%
The High Note69%
Cadillac Records70%
Clika80%
