Zaide


Archive Listings for Zaide

T322767421 (BUXTON10)

A singspiel in two acts. The Classical Opera Company makes a welcome return to the Festival to present the world premičre of its new completion of Zaide. Mozart wrote some 70 minutes of music for this remarkable opera, including the celebrated ‘Ruhe sanft’, and clearly held it in high regard. He feared, however, that the work was too serious for Viennese taste, and the unfinished score was left to gather dust. This new completion has been created by conductor Ian Page, with a new English text by Michael Symmons Roberts and Ben Power. The opera is directed by Melly Still, whose previous work includes the award-winning Coram Boy at the National Theatre and Rusalka at Glyndebourne Festival. The title role is sung by the exciting young South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza, with rising tenor Andrew Goodwin as Gomatz.Producer Buxton Festival. Company Classical Opera Company. Director Melly Still. Conductor Ian Page. Other Michael Symmons Roberts (text). Other Ben Power (text). Performer Pumeza Matshikiza (Zaide). Performer Andrew Goodwin (Gomatz).
9 Jul 10 to 20 Jul 10The Opera House, Buxton :: V424
listing details L0247447090

T01687021471 (SADLER10)

The Classical Opera Company makes a welcome return to Sadler’s Wells to present the world premiere of its new completion of Mozart’s Zaide. Mozart wrote some seventy minutes of music for this remarkable opera, including the celebrated Ruhe sanft, and clearly held it in high regard. He feared, however, that the work was too serious for Viennese taste, and the unfinished score was left to gather dust. This new completion has been created by conductor Ian Page, with a new English text by Michael Symmons Roberts and Ben Power. The opera is directed by Melly Still, whose previous work includes the award-winning Coram Boy at the National Theatre and Rusalka at the Glyndebourne Festival. The title role is sung by the exciting young South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza, with rising tenor Andrew Goodwin as Gomatz.Company Classical Opera Company. Director Melly Still. Conductor Ian Page. Other Michael Symmons Roberts (text). Other Ben Power (text). Performer Pumeza Matshikiza (Zaide). Performer Andrew Goodwin (Gomatz).
1 Jul 10 to 3 Jul 10Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
listing details L01704982521
29 Jun 10Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield :: V962
listing details L01423155683
24 Jun 10 to 26 Jun 10Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224
listing details L977475040