Madama Butterfly
Tuesday 21 & Friday 24 February 7.30pm
Puccini
One of the world's best loved operas, Madama Butterfly is the deeply touching story of a young woman whose innocent love is rewarded only with betrayal. Puccini's masterpiece contains universally popular music, including the 'Humming Chorus' and Butterfly's aria 'One Fine Day'. This exquisite production sets one of opera's most heartbreaking love stories in the context of the culture clash between East and West, and combines beauty with unflinching emotional truthfulness.
Conductor: Daniele Rustioni
Director: Tim Albery
Sung in Italian with English titles. Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Norma
Wednesday 22 & Saturday 25 February 7pm
Bellini
New production
One of the greatest of all Italian operas, Bellini's masterpiece features stunning music, including 'Casta diva', and a thrilling story of love, pride, war and fate.
Conductor: Oliver Von Dohnanyi
Director: Christopher Alden
Sung in Italian with English titles. Lasts approximately 3 hours
Giulio Cesare
Thursday 23 February 7pm
Handel
Handel's lavish music and epic story of Cleopatra and Caesar has all the colour, drama, and passion of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Conductor: Robert Howarth
Director: Tim Alberry
Sung in Italian with English titles. Lasts approximately 3 hours.