Gedenkkonzert Nello Santi Messa da Requiem - Giuseppe Verdi

The Opernhaus Zürich mourns the death of Nello Santi, who died on 6 February 2020 at the age of 88. Maestro Santi was associated with the Opernhaus for over 60 years, longer than any other artist in the history of the house. Since making his debut at the opera house in 1958 with Giuseppe Verdi's La forza del destino, the charismatic, humorous, and passionate conductor had regularly appeared at the podium of our orchestra, delievering the audience unforgettable evenings at the opera.

In memory of Maestro Santi, General Music Director Fabio Luisi will conduct Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem on 28 March 2020. The solo parts will be sung by Hibla Gerzmava, Yulia Matochkina, Benjamin Bernheim, and Georg Zeppenfeld.

Tickets are available from Monday, 17 February 2020, 11.00 am.