This rousing opera has a contemporary adaptation that adds extra depthe to what is already a compelling story. Nabucodonosor, the King of Babylon, has invaded the kingdom of Judea. His daughter Fenena, who is in love with a Hebrew, wants to liberate his conquered people and clashes with her sister Abigaille.

The latter betrays their father out of jealousy and seizes the throne. But then Nabucco is converted to the Jewish faith, recovers the throne and liberates the Hebrews.

In this version, stage director Daniele Abbado reinterprets the Babylonian oppression of the Hebrews by transporting the plot to the 20th century, during the years of the Holocaust.

This is one of Verdi’s most famous works, an it returns to Barcelona 31 years after its last dramatized performance at the Liceu.

Tickets from 11€-299€