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Verdi Marathon 2027: seven days of masterclasses and an Opera Gala at the Teatro G. Verdi in Busseto.

The auditorium of the Teatro G. Verdi in Busseto

Teatro G. Verdi · Busseto (PR) · March 2027

Verdi Marathon 2027

Masterclass and Opera Gala with Mirko Matarazzo and Maestro Davide Cavalli. Regium Lepidi Opera is delighted to announce an extraordinary opportunity for opera singers: seven days of intensive work at the historic Teatro G. Verdi in Busseto, Giuseppe Verdi's home town.

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The masterclass

The programme includes six days of masterclasses and workshops led by  Mirko Matarazzo, founder and artistic director of Regium Lepidi Opera, and by Maestro Davide Cavalli, pianist, conductor and music director of the Academy of the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa. It ends with an Opera Gala on the legendary stage of the Teatro G. Verdi.

Seven Verdian days

Vocal technique and Italian repertoire

Intensive sessions with Maestro Mirko Matarazzo to refine technique, tackle difficulties and enhance interpretation in the Italian operatic repertoire.

Diction, style and interpretation

In-depth coaching with Maestro Davide Cavalli on Italian diction, stylistic accuracy, respect for the composer's intentions and the development of interpretative skills.

Opera Gala

An Opera Gala on the stage of the Teatro G. Verdi, with piano accompaniment by Maestro Davide Cavalli.

HD video recording

A professional high-definition recording of the Opera Gala, available to the participating artists.

High-level professional training, with particular attention to vocal technique, Italian repertoire, musical style, diction and stage presence.

Poster of the Verdi Marathon 2026 at the Teatro G. Verdi in Busseto
Verdi Marathon · Teatro G. Verdi, Busseto · 2026 edition

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