In celebration of Verdi's 200th birthday, Opera Philadelphia delivers a galvanizing, must-see production that transforms the Academy into La Scala and features "Va, pensiero (The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)," adopted as Italy's unofficial national anthem

September 27 and 29, October 2, 4 and 6, 2013
Philadelphia - Academy of Music - Opera at the Academy

Performed in Italian with English supertitles
Company Premiere and New Co-Production

On its surface, Nabucco is about the epic struggle of the Jews suppressed by Babylon's King. But to Italians fighting for their freedom from Austria, Verdi's first great opera was an inspiring call to arms. In an unprecedented spectacle, Opera Philadelphia produces this beloved biblical tale with a slight twist: while the classical story unfolds on stage, 19th century opera goers join the modern day audience. The result? An exhilarating opera-within-an-opera as the Academy transforms into La Scala to thrill all involved, especially with "Va, pensiero (The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)," adopted as Italy's unofficial national anthem shortly after Nabucco's premiere. In celebration of Verdi's 200th birthday and 2013 being the Year of Italian Culture in the U.S., Opera Philadelphia delivers a galvanizing, must-see production.

New co-production with Washington National Opera and The Minnesota Opera

Venue:
Academy of Music
240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Single Tickets on sale to the general public August 14, 2013
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