Grand Opera Gala
Programme
Rossini The Barber of Seville: Overture
Mozart Die Entführung aus dem Serail: Singt dem grossen Bassa Lieder
Puccini La bohème: Quando me’n vo’; Che gelida manina; O soave fanciulla
Bizet The Pearlfishers: Au fond du temple saint
Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo; Easter Hymn
Bizet Carmen: Habanera
Verdi Macbeth: Pietà, rispetto, amore
Verdi Rigoletto: Quartet
Berstein Candide: Overture; Glitter and Be Gay
Delibes Lakmé: Flower Duet
Verdi Nabucco: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves
Mozart The Marriage of Figaro: Non più andrai
Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin: Polonaise; Kuda, kuda
Saint-Saëns Samson et Dalila: Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix
Verdi La traviata: Ah! Dite alle giovine; The Gypsy Chorus; Libiamo ne’ lieti calici (Brindisi)
Performers
Camilla Kerslake soprano
Catherine Carby mezzo-soprano
Osian Wyn Bowen tenor
Colin Schachat baritone
London Oriana Choir
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Benjamin Pope conductor
A sparkling evening of romance, tragedy and high spirits: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joins an international cast of soloists to perform a fabulous selection of music from the world’s most popular operas.
Love is all around, from the tenderness of ‘Che gelida manina’ (La bohème) and the sensuality of ‘Habanera’ (Carmen) to the complexity of the Rigoletto Quartet. Enjoy heart-stopping duets from The Pearlfishers and Lakmé alongside the robust good humour of ‘Non più andrai’ (The Marriage of Figaro), ‘Glitter and Be Gay’ (Candide) and ‘Brindisi’ (La traviata).
Benjamin Pope conducts the London Oriana Choir in rousing choruses by Verdi, Mozart and Mascagni, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in orchestral favourites from Eugene Onegin and The Barber of Seville.
With glorious melodies, richly expressive lyrics that delve into every corner of the human condition, and storylines that travel around the world and back in time, this gala promises an unforgettable night of opera for all.
Recommended age: 7+
Duration: approx. 2 hours 20 mins (incl. interval)
Ticket Information
£59.50, £49.50, £39.50, £29.50
Early bird offer: 20% off when you book before 1 October.
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Group Discount
Groups of 10+ save 20%
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