Hughes & Modoni Summer Opera Gala in Villa Sannino Romoli, Lecce, Italy

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Hughes & Modoni Summer Opera Gala, set in the breathtaking Villa Sannino Romoli in Lecce, Italy. Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary world of Italian melodrama. We warmly welcome you to an unforgettable recital featuring the talents of international soprano Nila Masala and Italian baritone Massimo Modoni, accompanied by maestro Brian Hughes on the piano.

Get ready to savour the absolute masterpieces of Italian operatic literature, with scenes and arias by Umberto Giordano, Pietro Mascagni, Giacomo Puccini, and Giuseppe Verdi. You will encounter lovers, heroines, cruel princesses, tormented fathers, passionate lovers, and fearsome monsters, all brought to life by the powerful voices of our performers.

Adding to the evening's charm, Brian Hughes will present splendid pieces from the 19th-century piano repertoire, each inspired by the world of melodrama we hold dear.

This special event will also feature the trio performing a couple of never-before-performed compositions by Gennaro Sannino, the former headmaster of the Lecce Conservatoire and the owner of Villa Sannino-Romoli.

We invite you to join us for this magical night of music and celebration, as we bring the beauty and passion of Italian opera to life in the stunning setting of Villa Sannino Romoli.