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Named for both Pavarotti and his contemporary, friend and Modena native, soprano Mirella Freni, this theater hosts opera, dance and music performances. Though the stars have passed on, their legacy continues with an opera program for students. You might be able to catch a live performance at www.operastreaming.com
Modenatur offers a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, in Italian, including the scenography studio. Check experience.modenatur.it for dates. For information on live performances at the theater, visit www.teatrocomunalemodena.it