A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
1 month ago
02 Jun 2024
St George's Hall
London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. Enjoy some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, CosƬ fan tutte and so much more.
Experience the thrill, drama, and romance of some of operaās most beloved and immersive stories, performed by acclaimed live orchestra, London Concertante, and some of the UKās greatest opera singers ā all presented by spectacular candlelight as part of their sell-out Candlelight Concerts series
Feel the intensity of Pucciniās āNessun Dormaā from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibesā āFlower Duetā from Lakme, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Meanwhile Mozartās āMarriage of Figaro Overtureā sets the tone for comedic intrigue, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Pucciniās āO Mio Babbino Caroā from Gianni Schicchi.
The evening continues with the lively overture from Rossiniās Barber of Seville, followed by Verdiās spirited āLa donna e mobileā from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizetās Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Pucciniās heartrending arias, āUn Bel Di Vedremoā from Madame Butterfly and āE Lucevan le Stelleā from Tosca.
If you donāt consider yourself āin the knowā about Rossini, Verdi, or Puccini, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record in which half of all spectators are first time classical concert goers.