Opera Favourites Concert - T01142649364Enjoy a wealth of delightful arias, from the beautifully exquisite O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi) to the instantly recognisable La donna è mobile (Rigoletto), plus sublime choral and orchestral numbers from other great operas. The evening will feature music regularly heard in popular culture from Mozart to Verdi, Puccini, Britten and more - the ultimate operatic pick-and-mix. | |
| 25 Apr 24 | Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol :: V856 listing details L418737877 |
| 22 Mar 24 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774 listing details L0368041308 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848 listing details L1605041679 |
| 5 Mar 24 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L0462643962 |
Play Opera Live - Space Spectacular - T0531410230Travel through the depths of space on a musical voyage that is out of this world. Experience extra-terrestrial activity, learn fun facts, and orbit the incredible world of opera and classical music with Welsh National Opera's space-themed interactive and educational family show that's suitable for all ages.Performer Tom Redmond. | |
| 25 Nov 23 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774 listing details L1357321374 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L90234417 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L01117111155 |
| 21 Oct 23 | Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol :: V856 listing details L0345135861 |
| 14 Oct 23 | Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848 listing details L810411248 |
| 30 Sep 23 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L821549426 |
Music from the Heart - T909040799 | |
| 29 Jun 23 | Princess Theatre, Torquay :: V900 listing details L01700061226 |
New Year Concert - T725876101 | |
| 11 Jan 23 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L1894599188 |
Summer Concert - T0496686212This summer, WNO Orchestra returns with a sparkling selection of unmissable opera arias, duets, and orchestral highlights by some of the best-loved opera composers of all time. Music by Mozart, Puccini and Verdi is featured alongside Wagner's shipwrecked The Flying Dutchman and Bizet's The Pearl Fishers; two delightful numbers from Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore and Stanford's rousing sea-songs. The talented WNO Orchestra are joined by conductor Rebecca Tong, who makes her first appearanConductor Rebecca Tong. Performer Adam Gilbert (tenor). Performer Aaron O'Hare (baritone). | |
| 14 Jun 22 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L0253966009 |
Rhondda Rips it Up - T1821721919Welsh National Opera presents an uproarious comic entertainment. Rhondda Rips It Up! is a riotous romp through the life of Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda), the Newport suffragette whose activities paved the way for women's rights in the personal, professional and political worlds. Performed in a classic music hall style, with original songs inspired by the suffragette slogans, this tongue-in-cheek production takes you on a whirlwind tour of the inspiring activist's mission. We're guided through the story by our very own Emcee (Lesley Garrett) as Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) takes on politicians, peers and a post box as she marches towards the House of Lords. | |
| 14 Jun 18 | New Theatre, Cardiff :: V823 listing details L1674325750 |
Summer Opera Classics - T0756224503WNO Orchestra is delighted to return once more this year to Newport with a popular and varied concert programme of music from the theatre stage. Alongside the Orchestra in this exciting presentation are the Men of the WNO Chorus and soloists. Together they will explore strong male characters from the world of opera - Soldiers, Sailors, Prisoners and Priests!Conductor James Southall. Performer Trystan Llyr Griffiths (tenor). Performer James Cleverton (baritone). | |
| 18 May 18 | Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852 listing details L1206164320 |
| 2 May 18 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01050266840 |
A Christmas Carol - T01555714833In the build up to Iain Bell's In Parenthesis, Welsh National Opera present his adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Bell has turned Dickens's much-loved story into a scintillating, one-man tour de force for tenor and chamber orchestra. Get to know Bell's sound world and give yourself a seasonal operatic treat. Sung in English.Performer Mark Le Brocq. Conductor James Southall. Director Polly Graham. | |
| 18 Dec 15 to 20 Dec 15 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L0915653351 |
Spellbound - T0854991975Performances of some of the most magical music ever written from opera, film and ballet. Including The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Hedwig's theme from Harry Potter and highlights from the operas Hansel and Gretel and The Magic Flute. | |
| 3 Jul 15 | Princess Theatre, Torquay :: V900 listing details L25321720 |
T0793120563Experience some of the greatest opera and choral music moments performed by one of Wales's finest ensembles - the forty-strong WNO Chorus with piano accompaniment. Join us for a summer's evening filled with exceptional music and performances. | |
| 17 Jun 15 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L1559699324 |
Concert - T0389326825Enjoy a delightful pre-performance concert by members of the WNO Chorus and Orchestra. | |
| 22 May 15 to 29 May 15 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L495152174 |
The World of Opera - T0576429643 | |
| 4 Jul 14 | Princess Theatre, Torquay :: V900 listing details L0343765756 |
Four Sacred Pieces/Belshazzar's Feast - T31858612Sung in Italian/English. Approx. 1hr 30minsMusic Verdi. Music Walton. Company Welsh National Orchestra Chorus and Orchestra. Conductor Carlo Rizzi. Performer Robert Hayward. | |
| 23 Jun 07 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L1064413535 |
| 26 May 07 to 3 Jun 07 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L2130669444 |
The Seven Deadly Sins/Duke Bluebeard's Castle - T0378744996Sung in German with English surtitles. Approx. 2hrs 5 mins. Weill's amazing sung ballet exploring themes of virtue and vice performed with Diversions, The Dance Company of Wales, precedes the first ever full-staging.Company Diversions (The Dance Company of Wales). | |
| 19 Jun 07 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L01459468121 |
T2097987500This concert is for local primary school children who have been involved in workshops during the autumn term. A private concert performed by the full orchestra of the WNO. | |
| 14 Jan 05 | Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl :: V813 listing details L02130445257 |
Star Cross'd Lovers - T1620841907An evening of music inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. From Bernstein's West Side Story to Tchaikovsky's luscious orchestra score, this love story is at the heart of a passionate evening of music and song from the world class orchestra and soloists of the Welsh National Orchestra. | |
| 14 Jan 05 | Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl :: V813 listing details L935386554 |
T2126825670Welsh National Opera singers join a WNO pianist in this free concert. The varied programme will include arias from operas, songs from Gilbert and Sullivan, and old-time favourites. The hour-long concert will begin at 14:00 and tea and scones will be served from 15:00 | |
| 17 Jul 04 | Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead :: V068529436 listing details L01130896391 |
20 Men Singing - T1623569485Join the men of the acclaimed WNO Chorus on a semi staged musical journey. Comic, tragic, whimsical and everything in between, 20 Men Singing takes in opera, folk songs, drinking songs, sea shanties, sporting anthems and Renaissance bawdy-songs along the way. | |
| 25 Feb 04 | Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea :: V833 listing details L75735292 |
Scenes from La Boheme - T768513201The world-renowned Welsh National Opera return to present an enchanting evening of opera and classical favourites that will entertain and delight opera lovers and newcomers alike. During the first half of a spectacular concert the Orchestra for Welsh National Opera will perform Mussorgsky's 'Night on a Bare Mountain' and 'Pictures at an Exhibition'. The second half will feature a specially adapted staging of scenes from Puccini's romantic opera La Bohème, which tells the story of Rodolfo and Marcello, two struggling artists in Paris. Rodolfo encounters Mimi when she knocks at his door seeking a light for her candle: it is love at first sight. La Bohème is the most romantic of romantic operas; one of the great weepies of the repertoire, its appeal is timeless. Why not join us and experience some of the most beautiful and moving music ever written?Conductor Tugan Sikhiev. Performer Naomi Harvey. Performer Rosie Hay. Performer Wynne Evans. Performer Jeremy Huw Williams. | |
| 16 Jan 02 | The Landmark, Ilfracombe :: V1177 listing details L01233713808 |
T0409677578Don't miss this chance to hear the Chorus of Welsh National Opera in a non-costumed concert! They will thrill you with some of the most famous and well loved choruses from the world of opera.Company Chorus of Welsh National Opera. Conductor Antony Walker. | |
| 17 Dec 01 | Grand Theatre, Swansea :: V831 listing details L1428544233 |
T942137556Concert Tour of Wales. An enchanting evening of opera and classical favourites, including [Beethoven]'s powerful Symphony No 5 and scenes from [Verdi]'s romantic opera La Traviata. | |
| 8 Jan 00 | Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon Theatre), Brecon :: V1067 listing details L1102529279 |
T2009054236Conductor Carlo Rizzi. Music Bach (Brandenburg Concerto No 3). Music Mozart (Sinfonia Concertante for Wind). Music Debussy (La Mer). Music Ravel (Bolero). | |
| 23 Apr 99 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L0461366916 |
T305058780Peter Grimes, La Boheme, Hansel and Gretel | |
| 2 Mar 99 to 6 Mar 99 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L02075313641 |
| 2 Mar 99 to 6 Mar 99 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L611806327 |
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| 9 Mar 04 to 11 Mar 04 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01966610312 |
| 19 Jan 03 | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple :: V883 listing details L01100820014 |
| 15 Jun 02 | Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead :: V068529436 listing details L2043910874 |
| 5 Dec 00 | Arts Centre, Aberystwyth :: V817 listing details L1068181243 |
| 19 Nov 96 to 23 Nov 96 | Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol :: V856 listing details L0399123137 |
| 12 Nov 96 to 16 Nov 96 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774 listing details L0446408525 |
| 30 Oct 96 to 1 Nov 96 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L1004331965 |
