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Cardiff's Cultural Extravaganza: Celebrating Art and Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff is set to be the epicenter of a cultural feast this February 2025, hosting an array of artistic performances ranging from exquisite operas and timeless musical classics to thought-provoking theatrical renditions. Audiences are in for a treat with celebrated works such as Ravel's 'Ma Mère l’Oye' and operatic masterpieces like 'The Marriage of Figaro.' This lineup not only showcases the talent of renowned artists like Jaime Martín and Danielle De Niese but also highlights groundbreaking contemporary works and beloved shows that resonate with diverse audiences.
Jan 30, 2025
Share1. La voix humaine
Principal Guest Conductor Jaime Martín leads us in a programme of French gems, starting with a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth. His luscious, magical, enchanting and playful score to the ballet Ma Mère l’Oye is based on classic fairy tales, from Sleeping Beauty and Little Ugly to Tom Thumb and Beauty and the Beast.
Jan 30, 2025
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2. National Opera Studio Showcase
Continuing Welsh National Opera’s long-standing partnership with the programme, the latest influx of singers from their Young Artists’ Programme joins WNO in February 2025 for their annual week-long residency, culminating in a not-to-be-missed showcase at the beautiful Donald Gordon Theatre within Wales Millennium Centre, under the accompaniment of WNO Orchestra.
Feb 2, 2025
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3. Welish National Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? And where does young Cherubino fit into it all? In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th-century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note.
6 - 8 Feb, 2025
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4. Opera Favourites at the Movies
From Apocalypse Now, embark on a dangerous journey with the infamous Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner (Die Walküre), experience the rise and fall of The House of Gucci with Rossini’s exhilarating and energetic Largo al Factotum (The Barber of Seville), join James Bond on his mission in Quantum of Solace with Puccini’s epically profound Te Deum (Tosca) and more. Opera has officially transcended the operatic stage and gone mainstream!
Feb 7, 2025
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5. Peter Andre in The Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over 5 decades, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more.
Feb 9, 2025
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6. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Cardiff in February 2025.
11 - 15 Feb, 2025
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7. Shostakovich 6 with Ryan Bancroft
Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium to conduct the world premiere of Composer-in-Association, Gavin Higgins’ A Monstrous Little Suite from his opera The Monstrous Child, before Håken Hardenberger makes a much anticipated return to BBC NOW for one of the finest concertos of its kind, Weinberg’s playful, suspenseful and witty Trumpet Concerto. With shadows of darkness, to a hobbling waltz, this concerto ingeniously quotes music from some of the most popular works in existence, from Bizet’s Carmen to Stravinsky’s Petrushka, from Mendelssohn’s iconic Wedding March to Mahler’s fifth.
Feb 14, 2025
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8. Neighbours – The 40th Anniversary Tour
Join some of your favourite faces from Ramsay Street as they celebrate four decades of the show’s history, for Neighbours – The 40th Anniversary Tour.
Feb 16, 2025
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Cardiff · Wales Millennium Centre
9. An Inspector Calls
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.
18 - 22 Feb, 2025
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Cardiff · Wales Millennium Centre
10. Grace
Expressing the effects of global warming and the collapse of historic ecosystems, Cecilia Darmström’s ICE depicts through music the earth fighting for existence, and how we could rewind this process. British composer Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade’s Piano Concerto receives its world premiere with BBC NOW regular, Clare Hammond at the keys before we turn to the series’ namesake, Grace Williams. One of her earliest works, and believed to be the first symphony ever written by a Welsh composer, her dramatic First Symphony is inspired by fifteenth century Welsh rebel, Owain Glyndŵr.
Feb 21, 2025
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Cardiff · Wales Millennium Centre
Conclusion
February 2025 at the Wales Millennium Centre is more than just a series of performances—it’s a vibrant celebration of art in all its forms. From the evocative strains of classical masterpieces to the dynamic appeal of contemporary productions, this season highlights the Centre’s dedication to cultural enrichment. By bringing together various genres and themes, it offers audiences a chance to experience the transformative power of the arts. Whether you're a lifelong opera aficionado or a casual theatergoer, this diverse lineup promises to engage, inspire, and entertain.
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