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**Event: The Magic Flute by Opera North** **Dates:** 27 September 2024 - 29 March 2025 **Venues:** - Leeds Grand Theatre - Newcastle Theatre Royal - The Lowry, Salford Quays - Theatre Royal, Nottingham - Hull New Theatre **Overview:** Opera North presents a captivating production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's timeless opera, "The Magic Flute." This enchanting performance, directed by James Brining and featuring a colorful design by Colin Richmond alongside imaginative video by Douglas O’Connell, invites audiences into a world where the lines between day and night blur in the quest for love and truth. **Synopsis:** Join Prince Tamino in his adventurous quest to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the clutches of Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun. With the help of Papageno, the bird-catcher, and a magical flute, they navigate a world filled with trials, discovering that things are not always as they seem. Mozart's masterpiece combines heart-melting arias, dazzling vocal fireworks, and a story celebrating the reconciling power of music and imagination. **Cast & Creative Highlights:** - Pamina: Claire Lees / Soraya Mafi - Tamino: Egor Zhuravskii / Trystan Llŷr Griffiths - Queen of the Night: Anna Dennis - Sarastro: Msimelelo Mbali / Justin Hopkins - Papageno: Emyr Wyn Jones - Papagena: Pasquale Orchard - Conductors: Christoph Koncz, Oliver Rundell, Patrick Lange, Emilia Hoving **Accessibility:** The production offers BSL interpreted and audio-described performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all audience members. **Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval. **Language:** Sung in English with English subtitles. **Ticket Information:** Prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase. Season Ticket Packages and discounts for under 30s and opera newcomers are available. Booking fees may apply. **Special Notes:** - Priority booking and specific performance dates for audio-described and signed performances are available. - Become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive benefits. For more information and to book your tickets, visit Opera North's official website. Join us for a magical journey through Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and experience the power of music and imagination like never before.

Opera North presents a thrilling new production of Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," set to captivate audiences from 1 February to 28 March 2025. This tempestuous music drama, directed by Annabel Arden and designed by Joanna Parker, embarks on a journey through Wagner's musical universe, starting with the bracing horn calls and culminating in the resplendent moments of transfiguration. The story unfolds at sea and on land, intertwining the fate of a cursed ship's captain, doomed to wander the ocean until Judgement Day, with that of a woman dreaming of escape from a world devoid of vision and compassion. Obsessed with the legend of the Flying Dutchman, whose soul can only be redeemed by love, the narrative explores whether Senta and the Dutchman will find salvation or catastrophe in each other. Featuring a cast led by Robert Hayward as the Dutchman and Sinéad Campbell Wallace as Senta, the opera is sung in German with English subtitles, ensuring an accessible and immersive experience. The production boasts a running time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and will tour prestigious venues including Leeds Grand Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal, The Lowry in Salford Quays, Theatre Royal Nottingham, and Hull New Theatre. Tickets are available from £16, with digital and printed programs offered to enhance the audience's experience. Opera North also provides various discounts and membership options, including under 30s memberships and new to opera discounts, alongside the opportunity to become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive events. Don't miss this opportunity to be swept away by "The Flying Dutchman," a cornerstone of Wagner's oeuvre and a testament to Opera North's commitment to delivering extraordinary operatic experiences.

David Pipe concludes the season with York Bowen’s dramatic Fantasia preceding the Welsh composer Rhian Samuel’s meditative The Tender Branch.

Twenty years ago, Tim Garland launched his Lighthouse Trio – a truly unique and formidable acoustic band where interplay is paramount. 2024 sees the 20th anniversary of this international trio that features pianist Gwilym Simcock and percussionist Asaf Sirkis.

Opera North is thrilled to present its first-ever performances of Giuseppe Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," a riveting opera set in 14th-century Genoa, filled with political intrigue and personal tragedy. This concert staging event will take place from April 24 to May 24, 2025, across various prestigious venues including St Georges Hall in Bradford, Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, The Glasshouse in Gateshead, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hull City Hall, and the Southbank Centre. "Simon Boccanegra" tells the compelling story of a former pirate turned people's champion, Simon Boccanegra, and his decades-long feud with political rival and nobleman, Jacopo Fiesco. The twist in their tale comes from the deep family ties they share, with one being the father and the other the grandfather of Amelia, adding layers of love, loss, and reconciliation to the narrative. The opera, which premiered in 1857 and was later revised in 1881 by Verdi and librettist Arrigo Boito, is celebrated for its Shakespearean drama and contains Verdi’s passionate plea for peace and unity, especially in its famous Council Chamber scene. The cast includes Roland Wood as Simon Boccanegra, Brindley Sherratt as Jacopo Fiesco, Andrés Presno as Gabriele Adorno, and Mandla Mndebele as Paolo Albiani, under the baton of conductor Antony Hermus and direction by PJ Harris. This production follows Opera North's acclaimed concert stagings of other large-scale Italian classics, promising an unmissable event for opera enthusiasts. The opera will be sung in Italian with English subtitles, ensuring it is accessible to a wide audience. The running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Ticket prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase in advance. Additionally, Opera North offers various discounts and membership options, including season ticket packages and under 30s memberships, to make this cultural experience accessible to everyone. For those eager to secure their seats early, booking dates vary by location, with priority booking available for Friends of Opera North. This is a unique opportunity to experience the dark-hued grandeur and excitement of Verdi's music live, in a production that promises to captivate with its intense emotion and dramatic storytelling.

Composed in Russia during one if its darkest times, Prokofiev’s ‘Classical Symphony’ is a glimpse of light, channelling his influences from Classical-era composers Haydn and Mozart.

May the Force be with the Orchestra of Opera North as it embarks on a journey through space, time, and the realms of witchcraft.