Gianni Schicchi
Romanian National Opera Bucharest
May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Unique co-production between the Ambasadorii Musical Theater, the Romanian National Opera Bucharest and the "Ludovic Spiess" Experimental Studio
A show for the whole family, under the artistic direction of Alexandru Nagy, the staging moves Dante's timeless story of deception and greed to 1980s Romania, against the backdrop of a nation on the verge of revolution. While the show pays homage to the 35 years since the Romanian Revolution, it combines historical reflection with Puccini's musical masterpiece full of black humor, creating an emotional tribute to both lyrical art and the recent history of Romania.
Performed by a new generation of talented young artists, the opera will be performed in Romanian, being a national premiere.
In the set design signed by Vladimir Turturica and the period-inspired costumes of Iolanda Mutu, this production incites the audience to the tension and beauty of a world on the verge of change. Accompanied only by the piano, this intimate version of the opera also marks the centenary of Puccini's disappearance, offering a simplified but profound musical experience.
