Opera at Verona Arena: Tradition and Innovation

Opera carved a monumental stagecraft into the Arena’s bones.

🎭 Staging and Sets

• Large-scale props: Designed for long sightlines.
• Backdrops: Harmonize with stone texture.
• Crew choreography: Precision under time constraints.

🎶 Voices and Projection

• Singer positioning: Exploit reflective surfaces.
• Chorus spread: Avoid phase issues.
• Orchestra balance: Adapt to open air.

The festival’s heritage marries tradition with modern technique, renewing the Arena every season.

[^heritage]: The festival’s heritage marries tradition with modern technique.