As Riccardo Frizza conducts and rehearses in Venice, the Italian maestro reflects on some of the most famous operas set in Venice. Enjoy a playlist of highlights from operas set in the beautiful city of canals, and enjoy performances of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore April 20, 28; May 6, 12, 18; June 5, 2018), and Bellini’s Norma (May 13, 16, 19, 2018) at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice.

Maestro Riccardo Frizza leads a new production of Bellini’s Norma, with designs and direction by American artist Kara Walker. The production was a special project of the 2015 Venice Biennale, and is returning to Venice’s Teatro La Fenice on May 13, with additional performances on May 16 and 19.

Mariella Devia stars in the titular role, with Stefan Pop performing the role of Pollione, and Carmela Remigio as Adalgisa. Luca Tittoto and Anna Bordington are also featured as Oroveso and Clotilde. Explore the production and purchase tickets here.