Rossini's comic opera "Il Turco in Italia" will premiere today at the Kaunas State Musical Theatre, Lithuania

The characters of "Il Turco in Italia" literally take to their heels, escaping from the drawings and ending up as real objects. Here is a quick look into the workshop of Marina Kazijeva who crafts the glitzy footwear of this opera by hand.

See the video trailer of the preparations of Rossini's "Il Turco in Italia"

The story of Rossini's “Il Turco in Italia” revolves around a young Turkish prince, who driven by a tempest, lands in Italy and falls in love with the first pretty woman that chance throws in his way. Object of his desire, a beautiful Italian Fiorilla is of course delighted with the attention and sees this as a welcome opportunity to torment her jealous husband. The plot thickens when it turns out that the prince also has an abandoned mistress still in love with him and Fiorella is admired by a lover who is not yet willing to give up his position. A worthy scenario for an opera, soap-opera or indeed… a TV show.

Here is a little foretaste of the design for the upcoming production of Gioachino Rossini's opera buffa "Il turco in Italia" (The Turk in Italy).
The production will premiere in September 2021.