FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU GO TO THE OPERA

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU GO TO THE OPERA

BOOK YOUR SEAT IN GOOD TIME Paradoxically, the huge range of online entertainment available today makes live events even more exciting. Opera is a wild mix of music, singing and spectacular stage shows that provides a unique real-time experience. Keep an eye on the...
VERDI’S FIVE BEST

VERDI’S FIVE BEST

LA TRAVIATA The colourful story of Violetta, who finally finds true honesty and tries to quit her sinful life as Paris’ leading courtesan. But alas! Violetta is struck by tuberculosis and fights in vain against the contempt of those around her and the hypocrisy...
FIVE GREATEST OPERA HITS

FIVE GREATEST OPERA HITS

HABANERA Carmen’s signature aria is opera at its very best. The Habanera steams with temperament and sexy flirtation, instantly leading the poor soldier Don José astray. The melody’s descending, chromatic scale more than hints at trouser or dress buttons...
MURDER IN THE OPERA: THE FIVE BEST

MURDER IN THE OPERA: THE FIVE BEST

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOORE Despairing over her arranged marriage, Lucia di Lammermoore stabs her husband to death on their wedding night while the guests wait downstairs. Covered in blood, she staggers down the castle stairs, captivating the audience with the acrobatic mad...
PUCCINI’S FIVE TRICKS

PUCCINI’S FIVE TRICKS

THE MASS MEDIA Puccini made his breakthrough at the same time as technological developments exploded around 1900. Radio, records, films and skilfully orchestrated advertising campaigns in the new mass media created unprecedented demand. Puccini and his...
WAGNER’S RING IN FIVE ROUNDS

WAGNER’S RING IN FIVE ROUNDS

THE FIGHT IN BRIEF Wagner’s Ring is an iconic boxing match between good and evil, spread over four operas with a total playing time of almost 20 hours. With The Ring, Wagner revolutionised the opera genre with a new compositional approach, carried by powerful,ng...