In the 15th century, the Spanish feudal lords impose brutal persecution for Gypsies. Counte di Luna's father once burned an old Gypsy woman to death at the stake for witchcraft. In revenge, Azucena, the dead Gypsy's daughter, steals Counte di Luna's younger brother in his infancy. Many years later, Counte di Luna falls in love with the royal female officer Leonora, but the girl deeply loves Manrico.

 

 

 

In a duel between the two brothers, Manrico is wounded despite victory, and he is fortunately rescued by her mother Azucena. When Manrico and Leonora prepare for their wedding, Counte di Luna captures Azucena and vows to burn her to death. Manrico is arrested when rescuing his mother. But then he is released at the price of Leonora sacrificed to Counte di Luna. However, in order to safeguard her innocence, Manrico takes poison and dies in Manrico's arms.

 

In a rage, Counte di Luna orders to execute Manrico to death. Witnessing the end of the execution, Azucena tells Counte di Luna that Manrico is actually his younger brother. Azucena finally avenges her mother.

 

 

Stage Director/Set Designer/Costume Designer: Hugo de Ana

Lighting Designer: Vinicio Cheli

Projection Designer: Sergio Metalli

Chorus Master: Attilio Tomasello

 

Cast
Manrico (Tenor): Carlo Ventre / Josif Gjipali
Leonora (Soprano): Maria Agresta / SUN Xiuwei
Il Conte di Luna (Baritone): Marco Caria / Claudio Sgura
Azucena (Mezzo-Soprano): Marianne Cornetti / NIU Shasha
Ferrando (Bass): Giorgio Giuseppini / GUAN Zhijing 
Ines (Soprano): WANG Jing
Ruiz (Tenor): KOU Jing

 

Presenter: China NCPA Chorus / Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra