Valentine’s Opera Gala
Performers
Jordan de Souza conductor
Anne-Marie MacIntosh soprano
Nicky Spence OBE tenor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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If music be the food of love, opera is the ultimate candlelit dinner – an endless banquet of soaring passion, tender emotions and melodies that go straight to your heart.
This Valentine’s Day, treat the special people in your life to the full menu: a whole evening of operatic romance at its most indulgent, dressed in the silken sound of the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and delivered with love by maestro Jordan de Souza and a glittering line-up of opera stars.
Expect glorious tunes, beautiful singing and the elegant atmosphere of Cadogan Hall. All for just one wonderful night… and you know they’re worth it.
“Nicky Spence displayed his unstoppable and expansive energy, adaptability and wit, from Ravel and Poulenc to John Dankworth, Victoria Wood and Stephen Sondheim… It was over too soon.” The Guardian
Duration: to be confirmed – we will update this page as soon as we have running times. Please do not call the Box Office as they do not have any further information than that currently on our website. Most events last 2 – 2½ hours, evening events generally finishing no later than 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9pm on Sundays.
Ticket Information
£68, £60, £44, £28
Under 18s: £7 (price band D only)
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Group Discount
Groups discounts of up to 30% available – see rpo.co.uk/groups for details
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