Details

The opera tells the story of how one old man learns a harsh and expensive lesson when he tries to stand in the way of true love. In the finest traditions of the genre we enjoy disguises, crooked lawyers, scheming doctors and at its heart, two love-truck youngsters trying to find a way to be together. Above all, Donizetti's score is suffused with beauty and vivacity from which a torrent of wonderful music tumbles. First performed in 1843. Performances on 3, 7, 11, 15 July begin at 6.30 pm and have a 90 minute dining interval. The performance on Sunday 19 July begins at 3 pm and has a 75 minute afternoon tea interval. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

David Stout, Susanna Hurrell (Norina), Jesus Alvarez (Ernesto), Gary Griffiths (Malatesta), Sarah Minns (ensemble), Chiara Vinci (ensemble), Aino Konkka (ensemble), Emma Watkinson (ensemble), Laurence Panter (ensemble), Rhodri Prys Jones (ensemble), Ricardo Panela (ensemble), James Davies (ensemble)

Creatives/Company

Music: Donizetti
Lyrics(s): Giovanni Ruffini, Donizetti
Book by: Anelli
Producer: Longborough Festival Opera
Conductor: Thomas Blunt
Director(s): Alan Privett, Jo Meredith (movement director)
Design: Lara Booth
Lighting: Anna Sbokou