T01521161385Before Turandot and Tosca, there was Le villi. Puccini's first opera is a sumptuous supernatural melodrama: a story of seasons, spirits and a love stronger than death - and as you'd expect from Puccini, it's bursting with glorious melodies. The fabulous Ermonela Jaho heads the cast in this rare concert performance. Given in association with Opera Rara, it's the first hearing in 120 years for Puccini's original 1884 version. Under the direction of Opera Rara's Artistic Director, Sir Mark Elder, one of our finest living opera conductors, it should be a revelation. Emotionally charged music by Bizet and Verdi launches an evening of opera at its most intoxicating. Experience it live.Company London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Mark Elder (Sir). Performer Ermonela Jaho (soprano - Anna). Performer Arsen Soghomonyan (tenor - Roberto). Performer Brian Mulligan (bass-baritone - Guglielmo). Company Opera Rara Chorus. Music Bizet (L'Arlesienne - Suite No 1). Music Verdi (Ballet Music from Macbeth Act 3). Music Puccini (Le villi - opera in 1 act). | |
| 21 Nov 18 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01308651711 |
