
The second opera on stage on June 18th 2011 is Aida by Giuseppe Verdi. The stage setting is designed by Gianfranco de Bosio, who was inspired by the fascinating scenography of the historic production in 1913, designed by the architect Ettore Fagiuoli, and which confirms Aida as the most loved and performed opera at the Arena. The orchestra is conducted by Maestro Daniel Oren.
On June 25th 2011 is on stage the first performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Gioachino Rossini, directed by Hugo de Ana who also designed the scenery, costumes and lights for the highly successful 2007 edition. The orchestra is conducted by the very young Maestro Andrea Battistoni from Verona, who is making his debut at the Arena.
The fourth title is Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi opening on July 9th 2011. This production is one of the most historic and traditional at the Verona Arena, with scenery by Rinaldo Olivieri and directed by Gianfranco de Bosio, Maestro Julian Kovatchev is conducting.
The fifth title is La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini with the highly successful stage setting by the French director Arnaud Bernard. The Arena Orchestra is conducted by Maestro John Neschling.
Final and sixth opera on stage is Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod, second new stage design for 2011 on stage on August 20th, 24th, 27th 2011. The Arena Orchestra is conducted by Maestro Fabio Mastrangelo appearing for the first time at the Arena.

