The Donizetti Opera has announced its 2026 season.

The festival, which is set to take place between Nov. 13 and 29, 2026, will showcase three operas.

In a statement, Music Director Riccardo Frizza said, “Today we present an edition in which Donizetti rarities take center stage. Donizetti Opera 2026 will, in fact, promote the rediscovery of lesser-known Donizetti works, starting with the performance of Alahor in Granata, rediscovered in 2023 in the library of the Palermo Conservatory. Furthermore, for the next edition of the festival, I have decided to entrust the podium to colleagues who are repertoire specialists, focusing my role fully on artistic and musical direction, particularly overseeing the development of new projects that will see the light of day in the coming years.”

The season will be inaugurated by “L’esule di Roma,” conducted by Antonino Fogliani. Katharina Thoma will direct.

Performance Dates: Nov. 13-29, 2026

The second production of the season is “Alahor in Granata” which will be part of the “Donizetti 200” edition. Chiara Cattani conducts the production by Benedetto Sicca.

Performance Dates: Nov. 14-27, 2026

The third new production will be “Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali” with Alberto Zanardi conducting the production bySilvia Paoli.

Performance Dates: Nov. 15-28, 2026