With a spectacular cast and the staging direction of Stefano Poda, this production of Verdi’s Nabucco presents the Arena di Verona in a postmodern aesthetic brought to light through a futuristic vision, cosmic symbolism and absolute abstraction. Anna Netrebko gifts the festival’s audience with a powerful interpretation of one of Verdi’s most demanding roles: her Abigaille is “beautiful, vivacious, magnetic” (La Stampa) and “tackles this formidable challenge with great confidence” (Rivista Musica). Amartuvshin Enkhbat is “a marvellous performer of Nabucco, deeply moving” (Forum Opera). “Pinchas Steinberg conducts the choir and orchestra of the Arena di Verona with verve, power, brio and fire” (Der Merker), a magnificent performance that culminated in a rendition of “Va’ pensiero” brimming with pathos and intensity.
Arena di Verona Festival 2025: Nabucco
Anna Netrebko stars as Abigaille in Verdi’s Nabucco, one of opera’s most demanding roles, in a spectacular new production set in the ancient amphitheatre of Verona. Featuring futuristic scenery and striking special effects, this modern staging transforms Verdi’s beloved choral drama into a powerful, immersive experience. Directed and designed by Stefano Poda, the production reimagines the story beyond history, presenting a timeless vision of conflict, unity and hope. “Netrebko manages to shape every sound with intention. A performance that combines charisma and discipline, pathos and control” (Rivista Musica)