In the most beautiful places of the city, operatic masterpieces will be performed outdoors. The opera festival in St. Petersburg is free for everyone. The festival has harmoniously integrated into the cultural life of the city, and it is already hard to imagine a St. Petersburg summer without it. The program includes masterpieces of foreign and domestic operatic classics, which can be heard in the open air. Schedule: • July 12 at 19:00 - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "The Pskovite" at the Cathedral Square of the Peter and Paul Fortress Rimsky-Korsakov's first opera transports the audience to the times of Ivan the Terrible's reign. Against the backdrop of historical events, a dramatic story of love, family secrets, and tragic choices unfolds. The grand production in the heart of St. Petersburg will emphasize the epic scale of this work. • July 17 at 19:00 - Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" in front of the Yelagin Island Palace One of the most famous Russian operas of the 20th century, based on the story by Nikolai Leskov, tells the fate of Katerina Izmailova, who resorts to crime for the sake of love and freedom. Shostakovich's expressive music and the tense plot make the performance one of the strongest works of the world musical theater. • July 21 at 19:00 - Gaetano Donizetti's opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" in the square in front of the Gatchina Palace A masterpiece of the Italian bel canto era based on Walter Scott's novel, it tells the tragic love story of Lucia and Edgardo, who find themselves on opposite sides of a family feud. The famous virtuosic arias and dramatic finale have made this opera one of the peaks of world operatic art. • July 25 at 17:00 - Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Un ballo in maschera" at the Grand Square of the Catherine Palace of the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum Verdi's opera combines political intrigue, romantic drama, and fateful prophecies. At the center of the plot is the story of a ruler faced with a choice between duty and feelings. The vibrant music, striking ensembles, and the solemn atmosphere of the Catherine Palace will provide a worthy setting for this.