Debut in Catania: A New Chapter in Bellini’s Opera

September 23, 2025 marks a special occasion: a debut at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania in the role of Goffredo in Il Pirata by Vincenzo Bellini. This isn’t just a milestone on stage, it’s a moment rich with symbolism, taking place on the anniversary of Bellini’s death, in the very city where he was born and immortalized.

Stepping onto the stage of Teatro Bellini means entering into dialogue with musical history. It’s one of Italy’s most iconic opera houses, where legendary singers and conductors have performed. Today, a new voice joins that legacy, bringing emotion, reverence, and a desire to leave a mark. While it’s the first time performing in Catania, it’s not the first time in Sicily, back in 2016 came the debut at Teatro Massimo in Palermo, a memory that still resonates and now finds its continuation.

The promotional poster tells its own story: a monk-like figure, sword and cross in hand, stands in a stormy, flooded architectural setting. Below, desperate figures reach out from the water, while lightning cracks the sky. This is Goffredo, the character brought to life on stage, a role filled with intensity, spiritual conflict, and emotional depth. The imagery mirrors the opera’s core: passion, turmoil, and redemption.

🇮🇹 A Return to the Island of Beauty

Sicily once again welcomes an artist who has built a path of passion and purpose. After Palermo, it’s now Catania’s turn to host a performance that feels both like a homecoming and a new beginning. The connection to the island grows stronger, rooted in music and memory.

✨ A Tribute to Bellini

To debut as Goffredo on the very day Bellini passed away is more than coincidence: it’s a tribute. A gesture of gratitude and admiration for a composer who shaped the soul of Italian opera. This performance becomes a celebration, a ritual, and a bold artistic challenge.

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