Cari Amici,
It is my pleasure to invite Founding Patrons on a very
special journey to celebrate our brand new major donors
guild, the International Friends of Festival Verdi.
Festival Verdi is the centerpiece of the Teatro Regio
di Parma, the beating heart of the capital of Il Paese
del Melodramma, and each autumn, around Giuseppe
Verdi’s birthday on October 10th, Festival Verdi comes
to life with a full month of music, opera, exhibitions and
conferences to celebrate the great Maestro in his two
hometowns of Parma and Busseto. Known as the “City of
Music,” Parma has a deep and lasting bond with musical
geniuses including Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and
Nicolò Paganini. All this, together with the unsurpassed
greatness of the artists who have performed here for
nearly 200 years, makes the Theater an invaluable
cultural asset with huge potential for development.
No single organization has been more creative and
joyful in celebrating the composer’s achievements
than Festival Verdi. The acclaimed annual Festival is
committed to performing, interpreting and studying
the works of Giuseppe Verdi featuring performances
in three historic, beautiful theaters and at public and
private locations in and around Verdi’s homeland.
Together with Angiolo Carrara Verdi, Chair of the
International Friends Honorary Council, and direct
descendant of Giuseppe Verdi, I am proud to be inviting
Founding Patrons to this exclusive Fall tour in the
Maestro’s native land that will unveil the constellation
of treasures linked to the composer’s life and work,
and will conclude with a Gala Concert to celebrate the
Maestro’s 204th birthday at the Teatro Regio di Parma.
Many friends, who understand Festival Verdi’s values
and share our passion for the art of Giuseppe Verdi,
have generously decided to open their homes to us.
On this trip, you will have the opportunity to dine
at the Castello di Scipione of Count von Holstein
Pallavicino, at the residence of Marchesa Dalla Rosa
Prati, and at the Labirinto della Masone, the world’s
largest labyrinth of bamboo plants where Franco Maria
Ricci and Laura Casalis will show us their collection.
I hope that you will be able to join us.
Viva Verdi!
Warm Regards,
Anna Maria Meo, General Director
Teatro Regio di Parma & Festival Verdi
FOUNDING PATRONS will experience these magnificent
musical performances from reserved VIP seats.