Gaetano Donizetti’s Anna Bolena, staged at the Teatro La Fenice, will be a sort of modern-era debut, since the last Venetian production dates back to 1857. It will feature Pier Luigi Pizzi as director, sets and costumes, assisted by the light designer Oscar Frosio, and with Renato Balsadonna conducting the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro La Fenice and a cast composed for the principal parts by Lidia Fridman making her debut in the title role; Alex Esposito in the role of Henry VIII, Enea Scala in those of Lord Riccardo Percy and Carmela Remigio in those of Giovanna Seymour. Completing the cast are William Corrò who will be Lord Rochefort; Manuela Custer, Smeton; and Luigi Morassi, Mr Hervey. Five performances are scheduled at the Teatro La Fenice, as part of the 2024-2025 Opera and Ballet Season: 28, 30 March, 1, 4 and 6 April 2025. The repeat performance on Tuesday 1 April at 7 p.m. will be broadcast live on Rai Radio3 radio.
