The famous Arena di Verona Opera Festival celebrated European Music Year with a a selection of works by Verdi, including Attila, set in 5th-century Italy, a barbaric age of Huns and Ostrogoths. This patriotic tale of the downfall of the infamous King of the Huns gained popularity in Risorgimento Italy of the mid-1800s. The great Russian bass, Evgeny Nesterenko, takes the title role in this story of power and treachery. The Roman general, Ezio, who determines to halt the Hun's advance into Italy is strongly portrayed by Silvano Carroli, aided by Maria Chiara in the challenging role of Odabella, the woman who swears vengeance on Attila, and the acclaimed Foresto of Veriano Luchetto. "Spellbinding in intensity" OPERA NEWS
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