The Association
Opera est Vita is a cultural and musical association devoted to the art of opera and to bel canto, a heritage of humanity.
Through live concerts we bring the magnificence of opera into the heart of Verona, offering the public timeless emotions and contributing to the spread of operatic culture. Opera est Vita gives new life to a historic heritage of the city, bringing music, art and beauty back within the walls of one of its historic palazzi.
What we do
Opera concerts in the historic Sala Antonio Girelli, open to visitors from all over the world, performed by international opera singers and professional pianists.
Around the concerts, the association produces cultural events: musical workshops for schools, themed evenings, and projects shared with other associations in the area.
The association works with universities across northern Italy, hosting interns who learn the art of staging and producing live performance.
The interns
- Maria Ludovica Poletti
- Lucia Montagnoli
- Alberto Malvezzi
- Lucia Scardigli
- Claudia Scardigli
- Anna Piubeni
- Mariasole Maistri
- Emma Quintarelli
- Mattia Del Vecchio
Where the donations go
The concerts are supported by no public funding. The sum given to attend each event is a donation, and it is what makes everything possible.
Artists
Lirica Sala Girelli hosts many international opera singers and professional pianists. The programme changes with the voices on the bill, evening after evening.
