Belcanto Rai series, the cast. Who are the actors? Full list

A cast composed of intense and multifaceted interpreters brings the characters of Nice singing, making the narrative even more engaging. Between well-known faces e new talents, each actor has been carefully chosen to ensure authenticity to a story immersed in the universe of great Italian Opera.

At the center of the scene is Vittoria puccini, loved by the public and a reference figure of the fiction, who leads the story with an interpretation capable of transmitting passions, intrigues and the charm of the Opera. Alongside her, a cast ready to thrill, giving life to a drama set in thenineteenth century, between ambitions and the fight for freedom.

With each episode, Nice singing is conquering the public of Rai 1, transporting him to an era in which the music it was not just art, but a means of personal and social affirmation.

The main cast of Belcanto

• Vittoria puccini è Maria, the protagonist of the series, a strong woman who flees Naples with her daughters to pursue her dream of opera singing in Milan.
• Caterina Ferioli plays Antonia, Maria's eldest daughter, an ambitious and determined young woman who aspires to become a successful singer.
• Adriana Savarese takes on the role of Carolina, the youngest daughter, rebellious and charismatic, who will find herself struggling to assert her own identity.
• Carmine Recano è Giulio, a mysterious and fascinating man who will cross the path of Maria and her daughters.
• Antonio Gerardi plays ignio, Maria's violent husband, from whom the woman flees to protect herself and her daughters.

Other actors in the cast

• James George – plays a key character who will play an important role in the protagonists' rise in the world of Opera.
• Vincent Ferrera – plays the role of a mentor in the Milanese music scene of the time.
• Andrea Verticchio – a character linked to the operatic environment and the power dynamics of the time.
• Nicholas Pasetti – a man of the world who could influence the lives of the protagonists.
• Serena DeFerrari – plays a rival determined to hinder Antonia and Carolina's success.
• Andrew Bosch – a mysterious role that will intertwine with the story of the protagonists.
• Andreas Pietschman – plays an aristocrat linked to the world of Opera and the Milanese nobility.

Behind the scenes: the production

Nice singing is directed by Carmine Elijah, already known for successful series such as Sea OutThe subject of the series was developed by Federico Fava, Antonio Manca and Mariano Di Nardo, with the script led by Andrea Valagussa.

The series is produced by Rai Fiction and Lucky RedIn partnership with Umedia, Ufunds and Newen ConnectThe shooting took place between Naples and Milan, with an accurate historical reconstruction of the era.

When and where to see Belcanto?

Nice singing will debut on Rai 1 on February 24, 2025, with eight episodes broadcast in four prime time eveningsThe series will also be available for streaming on RaiPlay.