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The Elixir of Love
27 January 7:30 PM
Popular since its premiere in Milan in 1832, this charming comic opera has delighted audiences throughout the world. It tells of the peasant Nemorino who takes some magic elixir sold to him by a quack doctor, so that he can win the heart of a wealthy land-owner, who (to spite Nemorino) has announced her marriage to a sergeant. The score is full of memorable tunes, including Adina’s Prendi and Nemorino’s Una furtiva lagrima, a favourite of tenors from Caruso to Gigli, and the aria that catapulted Pavarotti to fame. For this production Swansea City Opera will be using their own new, witty English translation.
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Aida
08 March 7:30 PM
The grandness of the colosseum of Rome set against the greatness of Egypt comes together in this spectacular new production from Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions, directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen.
One of the most tragic love stories brought to life in a production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote including the well known arias Celeste Aida, Ritorna Vincitor and the great chorus piece the Triumphal March with special effects to include dance sequences based on the ancient temple dancers and effects which symbolise the powerful religious hold of the priests of Egypt.
Ellen Kent’s direction is heavily influenced by the ancient Greek dramas by Euripides and Aristotle in this new take on Aida.
Aida is a story of war, jealousy and revenge, at whose heart is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames. Aida is a unique mixture of splendid chorus scenes and intimate, lyrical moments which show the Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus at their best. Read more about this event … or
Turandot
01 April 7:30 PM
The grandness of the colosseum of Rome set against the greatness of ancient China comes together in this spectacular new production from Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions, directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen. The Terracotta Army gazes down from Will Bowen’s set in this epic production performed by international soloists and the Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.
Ellen Kent presents Turandot in celebration of Pavarotti’s life highlighting the unforgettable aria Nessun Dorma. Ellen Kent was inspired in 1993 to produce her first opera by Pavarotti’s performance at the 1990 World Cup which opened up opera to the masses.
Turandot is the story of the cold-hearted princess, who is surrounded by suitors facing death if they fail to answer her riddle correctly; and the one man who can melt the ice in her heart. Read more about this event … or
The Magic Flute
23 April 7:30 PM
Mozart’s final masterpiece is the story of a terrifying and joyful journey in pursuit of love, wisdom and happiness. From the stratospheric arias of the Queen of the Night, through the jolly folk tunes of Papageno the Birdcatcher to the profound music of Sarastro, leader of the enlightened ones, it is a full expression of Mozart’s musical and dramatic genius. ETO’s new English-language production by physical theatre specialist Liam Steel, conducted by Paul McGrath, will be a memorable night for all ages. Read more about this event … or