Watch now on OperaVision: Il trovatore Surpassing its hugely successful spiritual predecessor Rigoletto, Il Trovatore was an instant triumph. Verdi’s music is so passionate and transcendent that one almost loses sight of opera’s notoriously most implausible plot, complete with burning babies and bloodthirsty vengeance | OperaVision

A moment which "began a victorious march throughout the operatic world" 🙌 Verdi's Il trovatore had its premiere on this day in 1853 in Rome, and was a huge success from its first performance. In celebration, here's a taste of The Royal Opera's recent staging, featuring the famous Anvil Chorus. Il trovatore returns to our Main Stage on 26 February - book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3CdwJht | Royal Ballet And Opera

Step into the world of Verdi’s Il trovatore, a powerful opera filled with doomed love, revenge, and an all-consuming curse. This gripping tale filled with twists and secrets centres a tragic love triangle between a troubadour, a noblewoman and a jealous count, where their secrets and misunderstandings lead to a fiery, fateful end. Hear the recognisable, energetic ‘Anvil Chorus’ and immerse in the drama. Book now for Il trovatore at the Royal Opera House this summer. | Royal Ballet And Opera