Saturday 10 October, 20:00

Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti – Opera Gala

Booking Required

Conceived as a tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, this opera gala reunites the Orchestra Filarmonica Pugliese under the baton of Plácido Domingo, with tenor Vittorio Grigolo and soprano Varduhi Khachatryan. The programme celebrates operatic lyricism and the golden-voiced tradition, alternating soaring arias and intimate duets. The focus is on vocal color, expressive phrasing and rich orchestral textures that frame dramatic peaks and quiet moments of nostalgia. The evening promises luminous virtuosity and deeply felt musical storytelling.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Geneva Festival
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Photo Credit: Geneva Festival

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