Highlights
Nights at the Opera Events
Sat 2 May 2015
- 14:30Barbican, London
Find out more about Smetana and his opera Dalibor in a free Study Afternoon.
- 19:00Barbican, London
A rare opportunity to hear Smetana’s masterly tragic opera Dalibor sung by a Czech cast.
A rare opportunity to hear Smetana’s masterly tragic opera Dalibor sung by a Czech cast.
Programme
- Dalibor
Performers
- Jiřà Bělohlávekconductor
- Ivan KusnjerVladislav, a Czech king
- Richard SamekDalibor, a knight
- AleÅ¡ VoráÄekVitek, a mercenary
- Dana BurešováMilada, Sister of the Burgrave of Ploškovice
- AlžbÄ›ta PoláÄkováJitka, a village maiden
- Jan StavaBeneš, the jailor
- Svatopluk SemBudivoj, Commander of the castle guard
- Kenneth Richardsondirector
Composers
Fri 13 Mar 2015
- Barbican, London
Fairy tales and enchanting stories with music from Ravel, Bartók's and Albert Schnelzer.
Fairy tales and enchanting stories with music from Ravel, Bartók's and Albert Schnelzer.
Programme
- Tales from Suburbia
- Mother Goose – suite
- Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Performers
- Kirill Karabitsconductor
- Michelle DeYoungJudith
- Gábor BretzBluebeard
- Joao Henriquesdirector
Sun 8 Mar 2015
- Barbican, London
The UK premiere of Unsuk Chin's opera, directed by Netia Jones.
The UK premiere of Unsuk Chin's opera, directed by Netia Jones.
Programme
- Alice in Wonderland
Performers
- Baldur Brönnimannconductor
- Netia Jonesdirector/designer & live video artist
- Rachele GilmoreAlice
- Marie ArnetCat
- Jane HenschelQueen of Hearts
- Stephen RichardsonKing of Hearts, Old Man 2, Crab
- Jenni BankDuchess
- Andrew WattsWhite Rabbit/Badger/March Hare
- Dietrich HenschelMad Hatter
- Rafael MorasPat/Cook/Invisible Man
- Lacey Jo BenterTwo/Owl
- Nicholas BrownleeOld Man 1/Eaglet/Fish-Footman
- Kihun YoonFive/Executioner/Duck
- Christopher LemmingsMouse
Composers