Parma is a city that does not reveal itself immediately.
Its beauty often lives whispered, with that quiet reserve that Maria Luigia, the beloved duchess,
was able to imprint on the city and its memory. Some of its most fascinating places are hidden behind the scenes, just like in the Teatro Regio.
In this itinerary, we will follow in the footsteps of an opera character who leaves the stage to explore secret spaces and silent wonders: backstage areas, workshops, historic clubs, foundations, gardens and tailors. And the Anchovy becomes our common thread, weaving together the city, music and its people.
Melodrama is a living language, an echo that resonates in the villages, restaurant menus, conversations. The arias intertwine with real life, transforming every note into collective memory. Because here, opera is not just entertainment: it is a discrete but proud identity, in which torecognise and find oneself.
An invitation to discover Parma and its irresistible rituals with new eyes: beyond the curtain.
