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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - An Evening at the Opera
Classical Music Alive 25-26
Matthew Kofi Waldren, Conductor
Francesca Chiejina, Soprano
Sam Furness, Tenor
Spend an indulgent evening at The Hexagon, basking in the soaring melodies and musical drama of the Opera. Immerse yourself in a majestic array of operatic classics, including music by Puccini, Verdi and Gershwin, all performed by renowned soprano Francesca Chiejina. Hailed as “exceptional", Chiejina’s voice has been described as “glinting with beauty” and a “warm, sumptuous tone with plenty of power”. Combined with the expert sounds of the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and delivered masterfully by conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren, it will truly be a performance to remember.
‘Francesca Chiejina’s Mimì was the vocal highlight of the evening and a superlative performance in its own right… unerringly precise in intonation and showcasing a remarkable range of colours across the voice… She will surely go from strength to strength.’ - Opera Wire on La Bohème, 2022
Mozart | Overture: Don Giovanni
Puccini | Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
Bizet | Carmen: Flower Song
Bizet | Carmen Suite No. 2: Danse Boheme
Verdi | Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
Verdi | Otello: Ave Maria
Puccini | La Boheme: Act 1 Finale
Rossini | Barber of Seville: Overture
Verdi | Il Trovatore: Tacea la notte placida
Donizetti | L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
Puccini | Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo from Act 3
Lehár | Land of Smiles: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
Gershwin | Porgy and Bess: Summertime
Lehár | Merry Widow: Lippen schweigen
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Food & Drink
The Bar & Coffee Bar will be open in the lower foyer before the concert, serving a range of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, and hot drinks. Bar snacks will also be available. There will not be any fresh food available for this performance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Interval drinks will be available to order and purchase as usual.
Pre-concert Talk
Unfortunately, the pre-concert talk for this event has been cancelled.
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