- Duration: The lecture is approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.
- Language: The lecture will be conducted in English and Mandarin. No subtitles will be provided. Simultaneous Mandarin interpretation will be available on-site.
- Photography & Recording Policy (Organizer): This event will be legally recorded (photo and video) for cultural promotion and non-profit purposes only. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to being recorded.
- Photography & Recording Policy for Audience: Out of respect for the speaker and to maintain event order, photography and video recording by the audience are strictly prohibited throughout the lecture. Thank you for your understanding.
- Seating Policy: General admission (open seating). If you have a seating preference, please arrive early.
- Program Changes: The organizer reserves the right to modify or change the event.
- Contact Us: For further inquiries, please contact: service@npac-weiwuying.org
[Director's Lecture] Step into Il trovatore with the Opera Director
※Receive a complimentary Il trovatore program book at this performance! |
How did Il trovatore—a sensation since its very first rehearsals—use the aesthetics of Romantic Horror to establish VERDI's immortal peak in opera history, fueled by extreme vengeance, passion, and suspenseful mysteries? In 2026, following the success of Manon Lescaut, director Pier Francesco MAESTRINI returns to Weiwuying to present a highly anticipated brand-new production! As a masterpiece of international collaboration, what hidden artistic convictions and ingenious designs lie within its creation and rehearsal process?
Before the official premiere, Weiwuying cordially invites you to a face-to-face session with the director to explore the visual aesthetics and narrative core of this new production. The director will personally unveil the magic behind the scenes, sharing how he draws inspiration from the medieval imagery of Game of Thrones to reflect the unique, dark aesthetics of the libretto and music. Join us to get an exclusive first look into the dramatic world of Il trovatore—a world ignited by fire, passion, and soul-stirring depth!
| 2026/8/30(Sun) 14:30-16:10 Lecture Hall | [Director's Lecture] Step into Il trovatore with the Opera Director Moderator: KENG I-wei| Dramaturge of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Speaker: Pier Francesco MAESTRINI | Director of Il trovatore |
Registration Fees & Member Benefits
Registration Opens: Monday, July 20, 12:00 via OPENTIX
Date & Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026, 14:30 - 16:10
Venue: Lecture Hall, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
Registration Fees & Member Benefits
- General Public: NTD 350 (Bonus: Paid attendees will receive one complimentary program book upon checking in on the day of the event. Please note that program books will not be reissued or mailed to absent ticket holders.)
- Weiwuying Youth, Life, and Hero Members: 10% OFF
- Weiwuying Infinite Members (Free Admission): FREE (Note: Limited to the Infinite Members only. The complimentary program book provided under the original membership benefits can be collected at this event; no additional copies will be gifted.)
- Please note: OPENTIX discount vouchers are not applicable to this event.
►Apply Now to Join Weiwuying Membership
Got questions for the director? We'd love to hear from you!
►Fill out the questionnaire here
Speaker Biography
Pier Francesco MAESTRINI | Director of Il trovatore
Pier Francesco MAESTRINI began his career in 1993 with ROSSINI's Il barbiere di Siviglia at Tokyo's Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Since then, he has directed around 200 opera productions worldwide, with a particular focus on the interaction between live performance and virtual sets or animation. A notable example of this approach is his production of RESPIGHI's La campana sommersa for Teatro Lirico di Cagliari (2016).
Moderator
KENG I-wei｜Dramaturge of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drama at National Taipei University of the Arts and National Taiwan Arts University
As a director, playwright, theatre critic, professor, and translator, KENG I-wei excels in integrating art, literature, and theatre across disciplines. He is frequently invited to serve as a key moderator or panelist for major arts festivals, awards ceremonies, and international forums.
Program
9/3(Thu)-9/6(Sun)
[Director's Lecture] Step into Il trovatore with the Opera Director
※Receive a complimentary Il trovatore program book at this performance! |
How did Il trovatore—a sensation since its very first rehearsals—use the aesthetics of Romantic Horror to establish VERDI's immortal peak in opera history, fueled by extreme vengeance, passion, and suspenseful mysteries? In 2026, following the success of Manon Lescaut, director Pier Francesco MAESTRINI returns to Weiwuying to present a highly anticipated brand-new production! As a masterpiece of international collaboration, what hidden artistic convictions and ingenious designs lie within its creation and rehearsal process?
Before the official premiere, Weiwuying cordially invites you to a face-to-face session with the director to explore the visual aesthetics and narrative core of this new production. The director will personally unveil the magic behind the scenes, sharing how he draws inspiration from the medieval imagery of Game of Thrones to reflect the unique, dark aesthetics of the libretto and music. Join us to get an exclusive first look into the dramatic world of Il trovatore—a world ignited by fire, passion, and soul-stirring depth!
| 2026/8/30(Sun) 14:30-16:10 Lecture Hall | [Director's Lecture] Step into Il trovatore with the Opera Director Moderator: KENG I-wei| Dramaturge of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Speaker: Pier Francesco MAESTRINI | Director of Il trovatore |
Registration Fees & Member Benefits
Registration Opens: Monday, July 20, 12:00 via OPENTIX
Date & Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026, 14:30 - 16:10
Venue: Lecture Hall, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
Registration Fees & Member Benefits
- General Public: NTD 350 (Bonus: Paid attendees will receive one complimentary program book upon checking in on the day of the event. Please note that program books will not be reissued or mailed to absent ticket holders.)
- Weiwuying Youth, Life, and Hero Members: 10% OFF
- Weiwuying Infinite Members (Free Admission): FREE (Note: Limited to the Infinite Members only. The complimentary program book provided under the original membership benefits can be collected at this event; no additional copies will be gifted.)
- Please note: OPENTIX discount vouchers are not applicable to this event.
►Apply Now to Join Weiwuying Membership
Got questions for the director? We'd love to hear from you!
►Fill out the questionnaire here
Speaker Biography
Pier Francesco MAESTRINI | Director of Il trovatore
Pier Francesco MAESTRINI began his career in 1993 with ROSSINI's Il barbiere di Siviglia at Tokyo's Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Since then, he has directed around 200 opera productions worldwide, with a particular focus on the interaction between live performance and virtual sets or animation. A notable example of this approach is his production of RESPIGHI's La campana sommersa for Teatro Lirico di Cagliari (2016).
Moderator
KENG I-wei｜Dramaturge of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drama at National Taipei University of the Arts and National Taiwan Arts University
As a director, playwright, theatre critic, professor, and translator, KENG I-wei excels in integrating art, literature, and theatre across disciplines. He is frequently invited to serve as a key moderator or panelist for major arts festivals, awards ceremonies, and international forums.
Program
9/3(Thu)-9/6(Sun)
- Duration: The lecture is approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.
- Language: The lecture will be conducted in English and Mandarin. No subtitles will be provided. Simultaneous Mandarin interpretation will be available on-site.
- Photography & Recording Policy (Organizer): This event will be legally recorded (photo and video) for cultural promotion and non-profit purposes only. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to being recorded.
- Photography & Recording Policy for Audience: Out of respect for the speaker and to maintain event order, photography and video recording by the audience are strictly prohibited throughout the lecture. Thank you for your understanding.
- Seating Policy: General admission (open seating). If you have a seating preference, please arrive early.
- Program Changes: The organizer reserves the right to modify or change the event.
- Contact Us: For further inquiries, please contact: service@npac-weiwuying.org
