Priceless Scenery in Edinburgh
London Festival Opera made its début in Edinburgh recently with an Opera Soirée in the splendid setting of the National Gallery of Scotland. The performance, which was in costume of the period of the building, was in the main gallery which provided what must be our most expensive scenery back drops to date - the room is filled with masterpieces by Titian and El Greco of the finest quality. After the performance 'the three graces' from London Festival Opera posed in front of Canova's version.
The three London Festival Opera 'graces'
Cruising with Opera
Presenting opera on cruises is an increasing area for the company, which has included performances on the QE2 and Queen Mary 2 recently. The company took part in a specialist music cruise on the Danube River with distinguished lecturer Humphrey Burton. The programmes featured music associated with the river and in particular Vienna and ended with a highlight performance of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' in costume.
Humphrey Burton and the cast following a performance in Vienna
LONDON FESTIVAL OPERA ON TOUR
'A Night at the Opera'
Durham, Gala Theatre - Thursday 2nd September 2010
http://www.galadurham.co.uk Telephone Box Office 01913324041
Malvern Theatre - Saturday 18th September 2010
Highlight 'Magic Flute' and Opera Gala
http://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Telephone Box Office 01684892277
Lancaster Grand Theatre - Wednesday 22nd September 2010
http://www.lancastergrand.co.uk Telephone Box Office 0152464695
Tattersalls, Newmarket. 'Animal Health Trust' - Saturday 25th September 2010
http://www.aht.org.uk/supporting_events.html Telephone 01638555648
Windsor, Theatre Royal - Wednesday 29th September 2010
http://www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk Telephone Box Office 01753 853888
Lincoln Theatre Royal - Sunday 21st November 2010
http://www.theatreroyallincoln.com Telephone Box Office 01522519999
'A Night at the Opera' at Windsor Theatre Royal 2009
Spice Girl Opera?
The Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell threw a lunch party following the christening of her baby daughter. The occasion was the first reunion of the Spice Girls team for some considerable time, which heralded their recent 'come back'. Opera Interludes surprised the guests, which included 'Little Britain' star David Walliams, with a programme of opera including Mozart, Verdi, Bizet, and ending with an operatic version of the Spice Girls hit 'Wannabe'.The paparazzi were out in full force!
The Spice girls following the christening