Ancona Opera Season
Opera at the "Franco Corelli" Teatro delle Muse
About Ancona Opera Season
Opera in the heart of Ancona
The Ancona Opera Season is the autumn appointment with melodrama that animates the "Franco Corelli" Teatro delle Muse, the main theatre of the Marche capital overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, a short walk from the port. Organized by the Fondazione Teatro delle Muse with the artistic direction of Vincenzo De Vivo, the season brings two new opera productions to the Municipality of Ancona, in the Marche region, entrusted to directors, conductors, and singers of national and international calibre.
The 2026 Programme
The 2026 edition revolves around two titles conceived as new productions for the theatre. The first is L'Elisir d'amore, Gaetano Donizetti's comic masterpiece, staged in October with direction by Giuseppe Dipasquale and conducted by the young Italo-Persian maestro Aram Kacheh. The second event, in December, is a Mascagni double bill pairing the famous Cavalleria rusticana with the symphonic poem with voice A Giacomo Leopardi, Pietro Mascagni's tribute to the great poet from Recanati: a dialogue between music and literature particularly significant for the Marche region, Leopardi's homeland.
Local Ensembles
The productions involve Marche musical ensembles, from the Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana (FORM) to the Coro Lirico Marchigiano "Vincenzo Bellini", confirming the link between the season and the region's artistic excellences. Each title is preceded by a preview dedicated to young people, part of an opera appreciation journey that includes listening guides and educational initiatives such as "Tutti all'Opera" (Everyone to the Opera).
A Historic Theatre
The Teatro delle Muse, named after the famous Ancona tenor Franco Corelli, is the most important theatre in the Marche region in terms of capacity and prestige. The Opera Season is part of the Foundation's broader programming, which in Ancona complements opera with drama, dance, and great symphonic music, contributing to the city's journey to be designated among the cultural protagonists of the region.
Why it's worth it
- New productions with renowned directors and casts
- A double bill linking Mascagni to the Marche poet Giacomo Leopardi
- Local orchestra and choir in a historic theatre in the centre of Ancona
- Previews and listening guides designed for a young audience
Ancona Opera Season — edition 2026
The 2026 opera programme at the "Franco Corelli" Teatro delle Muse in Ancona features two new productions, each preceded by a preview for young people. The ensembles involved are the region's orchestras and the Coro Lirico Marchigiano "Vincenzo Bellini", under the artistic direction of Vincenzo De Vivo.
Programme Ancona Opera Season 2026
L'Elisir d'amore — Gaetano Donizetti
- September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM — young people's preview
- October 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
- October 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Conductor: Aram Kacheh. Direction and sets: Giuseppe Dipasquale. Costumes: Stefania Cempini. Cast includes Maria Laura Iacobellis, Giuseppe Infantino, Maharram Huseynov, and Vittorio Prato.
Mascagni Double Bill: A Giacomo Leopardi / Cavalleria rusticana — Pietro Mascagni
- December 2, 2026, 6:00 PM — young people's preview
- December 4, 2026, 8:30 PM
- December 6, 2026, 4:30 PM
Conductor: Enrico Lombardi. Direction and lighting: Matteo Mazzoni. Video: Luca Attilii. Sets: Giacomo Callari. Costumes: Roberta Fratini. Cast includes Maria Teresa Leva, Vasyl Solodki, Manuela Custer, and Antonella Granata (reciting voice in the symphonic poem). The dramaturgy for A Giacomo Leopardi is by Gregorio Rufini Leopardi, a descendant of the poet.
Highlights Ancona Opera Season 2026
Prices Ancona Opera Season 2026
Practical information — Ancona Opera Season
Where
"Franco Corelli" Teatro delle Muse, Piazza della Repubblica, Ancona (AN). The theatre is located in the historic centre, near the port and the maritime station.
How to get there
By train: from Ancona Centrale station, the theatre can be reached by city bus or taxi (approx. 10 minutes). By car: exit Ancona Centro from the A14 motorway, then follow signs for the port; parking is available in the central and port areas.
Tickets
Season tickets and single tickets are available from the Teatro delle Muse ticket office (tel. 071 52525, [email protected]) and online at vivaticket.com. For the 2026 season, the season ticket campaign begins on June 17, while tickets for individual performances go on sale on July 15.
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Where does it take place — Ancona Opera Season
Teatro delle Muse "Franco Corelli"
Piazza della Repubblica, 60121 Ancona