Atilla

Libretto by Themistocles Solera, Francesco-Maria Piave based on the play Attila, King of the Huns by Zacharias Werner
The joint production of the State Opera-Stara Zagora and Teatro Lirico-Cagliari

Conductor Ivaylo Krinchev
Stage adaptation in Bulgaria Ognyan Draganov
Set and costume design Salvatore Russo
Chorus conductor Mladen Stanev

Attila - Julian Konstantinov
Uldino - Ivaylo Yovchev
Odabella - Tanya Ivanova
Ezio - Alexander Krunev
Foresto - Daniel Magdal
Leone - Alexander Marulev

Featuring orchestra, choir and soloists of the State Opera - Stara Zagora,
Pre-Bulgarian School of Survival "Baga Tour" and Children's and Youth School of Opera and Ballet "Daisies".

State Opera Stara Zagora and Teatro Lirico-Cagliari from Italy participate equally in the preparatory stage and the realization of the performance. More than 250 costumes, accessories, props and lavish decor for the spectacular production have been sewn in Stara Zagora. The premiere in Italy takes place on 27 September 2019.

The plot of Verdi's early work depicts the devastating invasion of Italy by the Huns, led by their cruel leader Attila. The timeless themes of freedom, patriotism and love are woven into the backdrop of military events. The spread of the Christian faith hints at the coming historical turning point.

Performed in Italian with Bulgarian subtitles.
Running time 2 h 30 min. with one intermission
Premiere: 8 August, 2020, Antique Forum Augusta Traiana