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Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival

Overview

The 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival has commenced at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre in Antalya, Turkey. Running from September 12 to September 26, 2026, the event is organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet and utilizes the natural acoustics of the 2,000-year-old venue.

The festival opened on September 12 with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera ‘Attila,’ directed by Yiğit Günsoy and conducted by Lorenzo Castriota, featuring the Antalya State Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Chorus. The full program consists of four works and six performances, including one opera, two ballets, and one stage cantata.

Scheduled upcoming performances include the world premiere of the ballet ‘Anna Karenina,’ choreographed by Young Soon Hue, on September 15, followed by Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ on September 19 and 21. The festival will conclude on September 25 and 26 with the ballet ‘Spartacus,’ performed by the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre (including artists from the Abay Opera).

Entities

Antalya State Opera and Ballet · Aspendos Ancient Theatre · Giuseppe Verdi · Abay Opera · State Opera and Ballet General Directorate

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] The 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival is organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The festival is scheduled to take place between September 12 and September 26, 2026. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The festival opened with the performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Attila'. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The festival program consists of 4 works and 6 total performances. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Artists from the Abay Opera in Kazakhstan are participating in the festival. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Lorenzo Castriota conducted the Antalya State Opera and Ballet Orchestra for the opening performance. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.medyagazete.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ballet 'Anna Karenina' is scheduled to be performed on September 15. www.gazetebirlik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The work 'Carmina Burana' will be performed on September 19 and 21. www.gazetebirlik.com

Timeline

1 day ago

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Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival opens with Verdi’s ‘Attila’
The 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival has opened at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre with Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Attila’. The event runs through September 26, 2026.
5 days ago

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Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival to begin September 12
The 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival will run from September 12–26 at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, featuring works such as Verdi’s ‘Attila’ and the ‘Anna Karenina’ ballet.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Aspendos Ancient Theatre to host 33rd International Opera and Ballet Festival
The 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival will be held at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre from September 12-26, featuring works such as Verdi's 'Attila' and the 'Anna Karenina' ballet.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · cumhuriyet.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · gundemkibris.com · kemergozcu.com · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · sondakika.com · yenialanya.com

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