Events

22.
October 2025.
Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Small hall

WEDNESDAYS AT LISINSKI
DANILO REA
LA GRANDE OPERA IN JAZZ

Wednesday U 20:00
Small hall
Organizer: Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall
15.00 €
Tickets
15.00 €
LA GRANDE OPERA IN JAZZ DANILO REA AND THE STARS OF SONG
 
La Grande Opera in Jazz is a tribute by one of Europe’s greatest pianists, Danilo Rea, to the Italian composers who made opera famous around the world, and to the extraordinary stars of vocal performance—such as Maria Callas, Beniamino Gigli, and Caruso—who brought its unforgettable arias to life. This show offers a unique musical journey in which the piano’s notes create an artistic narrative of great cultural and poetic impact, through the world-renowned arias of great Italian composers: Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Bellini, and Donizetti.
It is both a visual and auditory experience, enriched by video projections featuring historic black-and-white archival footage, combined with evocative and original works of contemporary art.
 
Danilo Rea’s masterful interpretation enhances the artistic value of the voices drawn from historic recordings—dating back to 1910—and the previously unseen video footage, weaving melodies and musical improvisation into a harmonious and expressive context. This is a new cultural and emotional experience that, drawing deep inspiration from the most beloved arias, transports audiences into a space of vibrant artistic participation. It captures the interest of the general public, not just opera lovers, and revitalizes the enduring value of Italian opera through a contemporary lens. The project is produced by Globart, Saint Louis College of Music, in collaboration with Mercurio Management