Francesco Izzo's Edition of Verdi's 'Un giorno di regno' Premieres at the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House, one of the world's most renowned opera companies, has announced the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's rarely performed opera, 'Un giorno di regno,' in a new edition prepared by Francesco Izzo. The production, which took place in 2013, marked a significant milestone in Izzo's career as a musicologist and editor.

As general editor of The Works of Giuseppe Verdi since 2014, Izzo has dedicated himself to the study and publication of Verdi's operas. His edition of 'Un giorno di regno' was prepared in close collaboration with Philip Gossett, another renowned musicologist and Verdi expert. The two scholars worked tirelessly to create a definitive version of the opera that would do justice to Verdi's original score.

The premiere production at the Royal Opera House was led by Victor De Renzi, a highly respected conductor known for his work on Verdi's operas. Under De Renzi's baton, the Sarasota Opera presented the world premiere of Izzo and Gossett's edition in March 2013. The production received widespread critical acclaim for its beautiful singing, elegant orchestration, and meticulous attention to detail.

Francesco Izzo is Professor of Music at the University of Southampton, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2007. Before joining the University of Southampton, he held teaching positions at East Carolina University and New York University. In addition to his work on Verdi's operas, Izzo has also edited several other important musical works.

Izzo's research focuses on nineteenth-century opera and song, making him an expert in the field of Verdi studies. His edition of 'Un giorno di regno' is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting Verdi's music for future generations.

The Royal Opera House's production of 'Un giorno di regno' marked a significant milestone in Izzo's career as a musicologist and editor. The premiere was a critical and commercial success, and it paved the way for further performances and productions of this important opera.

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