who we are
International Friends of Festival Verdi
We are a non-profit organization based in the heart of the Financial District in NYC that serves as a bridge between the Teatro Regio in Parma, Italy in spreading the love of Giuseppe Verdi.
Giuseppe Verdi is one of the most important composer’s worldwide for the opera music. Every year around the 10th of October, Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, Teatro Regio di Parma organizes and produces the Festival Verdi —
a month-long festival that integrates the music of Verdi with the captivating city of Parma.
Our Goals
What guides us
To promote the Festival Verdi in the United States
To make certain that Verdi’s legacy endures through it’s Festival in Parma
To educate and expand the awareness of Verdi in the United States
To collaborate with American Theatres and stage unique Festival Verdi productions
To create opportunities for students of opera to participate in Festival Verdi
To create a special club for Verdi opera lovers
Un Giorno Di Regno
2018
Aida
2019
I Due Foscari
2019
Falstaff
2017
Join the experience
Become a member
Our major donors through their philanthropic contributions will be recognised throughout the year and highlighted during the Festival alongside the prestigious public and private supporters in Italy that have been supporting Festival Verdi since its founding in 2001. Friends enjoy many benefits during the Festival, including rare privileges at opera and musical performances, exhibitions and symposia, as well as invitations to private social gatherings and exclusive behind-the-scenes visits. Friends are recognised before and after the Festival through on-going communications and social gatherings in many cities around the world, with a strong focus in the U.S.A.
Our Fellowship program
Accademia Verdiana
International Friends of Festival Verdi is also committed to raising and distributing financial aid to help educate
young singers from United States. The Accademia Verdiana fellowship program includes 6 months of intense vocal class, as well as musical and theatrical training. The workshops and masterclass will be held in Parma with well known professionals and vocal coaches. The students will make their debut in Busseto at the Teatro Verdi.
International Friends is committed to supporting the important work of Accademia Verdiana in training the opera singers of the future.
“Va, pensiero, sull’ali dorate; va, ti posa sui clivi, sui colli, ove olezzano tepide e molli l’aure dolci del suolo natal!”
