Rossini’s The Barber of Seville (Tues 10)
Sung in English
Effervescent, high-spirited, vocally brilliant, a work of comic genius: Rossini's masterpiece is a favourite with audiences around the world. ETO's new production, conducted by an experienced master of Italian opera, Paul McGrath, promises to be a real highlight. The roguish young Count Almaviva, masquerading as the student Lindoro, will be sung by Nicholas Sharratt, one of the UK's most promising Italianate tenors. Kitty Whately, winner of this year’s Kathleen Ferrier Award, plays his beloved Rosina, as cunning as she is lovely.
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (Wed 11)
Sung in English
ETO’s production of Tchaikovsky's romantic classic Eugene Onegin received critical acclaim and popular ovations around the country in 2007. ETO Director James Conway and Conductor Michael Rosewell return to this striking production with a new cast, including emerging star Nicholas Lester in the title role. With its heartfelt arias and ensembles, its splendid choruses and ballroom scenes, and Tchaikovsky's gift for melody, rich orchestration and drama, Eugene Onegin is a night at the opera for romantics of all ages.
“…a dazzling Onegin” ****The Guardian
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Group Rates:
All perfs
Captioned Performance:
Wed 11 April, 7.30pm
Pre-Performance Talks:
will take place in the Town Close Room at the theatre at 6.30pm on Tues & Wed.
Please order your free tickets direct from the Box Office by calling 01603 63 00 00
