A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

🎵 This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series.

Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each band.

Highlights
🎼 A stellar programme of favourites from the most popular operas and operettas
🎻 Stunning performances from the highly acclaimed London Concertante
✨ Perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers
⛪ The beautiful Lichfield Cathedral

General Info
📅 Date: 13th October 2024
🕒 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
⏳ Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
📍 Location: Lichfield Cathedral
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible 

Concert Details
Musicians

• London Concertante
• 3 fabulous singers

Programme

• Puccini - "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot
• Delibes - “Flower Duet” from Lakme
• Mozart - Marriage of Figaro overture
• Puccini - “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi
• Rossini - Barber of Seville Overture
• Verdi - “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto
• Bizet - Habanera from Carmen
• Puccini - “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly
• Puccini - “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca

And many, many more!

Description
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a captivating showcase of timeless classics that will transport you to the grandeur of the stage. This mesmerising opera highlights show brings together the most iconic pieces from legendary composers, promising an unforgettable evening of vocal brilliance and emotive storytelling. 

Feel the intensity of Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibes' "Flower Duet" from Lakme, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Mozart's Marriage of Figaro overture sets the tone for comedic intrigue, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" from Gianni Schicchi. The evening continues with the lively overture from Rossini's Barber of Seville, followed by Verdi's spirited "La donna e mobile" from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizet's Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Puccini's heartrending arias, "Un Bel Di Vedremo" from Madame Butterfly and "E Lucevan le Stelle" from Tosca.

If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Rossini, Verdi, or Puccini, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. The London Concertante boasts an impressive audience record in which an amazing 50% of spectators are first time classical concert goers! The London Concertante has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces. 

Join us for a Night at the Opera, where each piece is a precious gem, meticulously chosen to showcase the depth and diversity of the operatic experience. Let the melodies resonate in your heart and soul, as the performers transport you to a world of passion, drama, and exquisite musicality.