If Music be the food of love... - T29985068An evening of music inspired by the works of William Shakespeare includes excerpts from Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Beatrice and Benedict, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, The Fairy Queen and much more. With a wide selection of arias, duets, trios and powerful choruses, Shakespeare's unique texts are combined with the glorious music of composers such as Verdi, Britten, Berlioz, Bernstein and Purcell. Under the musical direction of Richard Bloodworth and the outstanding talents of accompanist Alison Gill - Opera Nova invites you to join them on this varied and entertaining journey with the Bard.Musical Director Richard Bloodworth. Performer Alison Gill. | |
| 21 Apr 16 | Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond :: V944 listing details L1572821943 |
For Better for Worse - T08256196Following the successes of Love, Sex and Death and Party Time, in 2012 Opera Nova presents For Better, For Worse (subtitled The Matrimonial Noose), an exploration of love and marriage as seen through the eyes of the great operatic composers. Walk down the aisle with Wagner, celebrate with Czech peasants, eavesdrop on the domestic life of Figaro and Susanna. Experience the universal satisfaction when Don Giovanni gets his come-uppance, sigh softly as the Marschallin relinquishes her lover Octavian and rejoice with the ecstatic couples as all is sorted out in the Figaro household. | |
| 28 Apr 12 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L01543373852 |
Opera! It's One Big Party - T0197086740Opera Nova is delighted to present a lively and exciting programme for 2011. Following the 2010 success of their semi-staged production Love Sex and Death, this year’s mood is altogether more light-hearted. The selection from La Boheme, Eugene Onegin and Carmen challenges the principals and chorus alike, producing a rousing romp with all the intrigue, humour and disputes you expect from opera. An evening of great music for all ages, so come along and join the party! | |
| 18 Jun 11 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L0533241993 |
Opera Nova goes to the Movies - T0361615537 | |
| 20 Jun 09 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L1480265849 |
On Reflection - T722540272After our 2007 trip along the route of the Orient Express, this year Opera Nova are in a more reflective mood. Come along and enjoy a journey down memory lane, with some old favourites from past concerts and thrill to some new ones which will soon become memories in the future. The programme includes music from Massenet's Thais, Puccini's Turandot and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. | |
| 14 Jun 08 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L60743435 |
All Aboard the Orient Express - T0433232470The Chorus and soloists of Opera Nova take you on a musical journey along the route of the Orient Express. Starting in London, and stopping en-route for musical highlights including Puccini in Paris, Strauss in Vienna, and Rossini in Rome. | |
| 13 Jul 07 | Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420 listing details L0624862498 |
| 2 Jun 07 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L1726333468 |
