The Teatro Real premieres Iris, by Pietro Mascagni, composer of the great verismo opera Cavalleria rusticana. This concert version features the musical direction of Daniele Callegari and the interpretative drama of Ermonela Jaho in the title role. Following her masterful performances in Madama Butterfly, La traviata, and Adriana Lecouvreur, Ermonela has become one of the most acclaimed singers in recent years at the Teatro Real.
Melodrama in three acts
Music: Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945)
Libretto: Luigi Illica
Opera in concert version
Choir and Orchestra of the Teatro Real
(Intermezzo Choir / Madrid Symphony Orchestra)
Text and Photo © Teatro Real
DATES
October
Saturday 4 | 19:30
Tuesday 7 | 19:30