Kick off the New Year with an extraordinary afternoon of music at the Teatro del Giglio. The Puccini Festival Orchestra, conducted by the renowned Maestro Alberto Veronesi, invites you to celebrate 2025 with a magnificent concert featuring timeless classics and iconic opera pieces.

Performers

• Claire Coolen – Soprano
• Amadi Laga – Tenor

Program Highlights

The evening will feature a stunning repertoire of orchestral and operatic masterpieces:

Orchestral Pieces

• Georges Bizet: Carmen Prelude
• Manuel de Falla: Danza Ritual del Fuego
• Johann Strauss Jr.: Kaiser-Walzer & The Blue Danube
• Johann Strauss Sr.: Radetzky March
• Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Walz Suite, Op. 59

Puccini’s Operatic Gems

• Edgar: “Orgia, chimera dall’occhio vitreo” & “Addio mio dolce amor”
• Le Villi: “Non esser, Anna mia, mesta si tanto” (duet)
• Manon Lescaut: “Cortese damigella” & “Donna non vidi mai”
• La bohème:
  • “Che gelida manina” (duet)
  • “Sì, mi chiamano Mimì”
  • “O soave Fanciulla” (duet)

Other Classics

• John Philip Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever

Why Attend?

This concert is a tradition that brings elegance and joy to the first day of the year. Whether you’re a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to welcome 2025, this event promises an unforgettable experience in the enchanting setting of Lucca’s Teatro del Giglio.

Join us for an afternoon of musical excellence and start the year in the best possible way!

🎟️ Visit Teatro del Giglio’s website to book your tickets now!