Richard Jones’s Olivier Award-winning production of Handel's opera returns with many of the original cast, including Emily D’Angelo as the lovestruck Ruggiero and Lisette Oropesa as the glittering enchantress Alcina.

Alcina

Royal Opera House

Join us for HGO’s second annual Family Day, featuring a 90-minute, relaxed-environment performance of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, directed by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and performed entirely in English.

Young guests will not only be enchanted by the opera’s young protagonists as they scheme to escape the Witch’s realm—they’ll also love the kid-friendly lobby activities before the show and during intermission!

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HGO Family Day: Hansel & Gretel

Wortham Theater Center

Step through the forest and into the enchanting world of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, a timeless adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale that will captivate audiences of all ages. Brought to life by director/designer Antony McDonald in his company debut, this family-friendly production unfolds in a German romantic setting, full of dirndls, Alpine hats, and misty clouds.

Hansel and Gretel

The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.

“For idle hearts and hands and minds the Devil finds work to do”. Igor Stravinsky saw William Hogarth’s set of eight 18th century paintings and engravings of London life and created a groundbreaking opera on them. WH Auden’s poetic English libretto resonates with the speech and danger of those London streets. The Rake’s Progress is a devastating morality play, packed with wit, satire, high comedy, and tragedy. It dances on a pin of laughter and ridicule. Stravinsky’s score is a modern Mozart opera, infused with delicious parody and celebration of the earlier genius’ music. This new production will be created by the celebrated prize-winning director/designer Antony McDonald. Tom Primrose, our 2023 chorus master, conducts. The cast is a roll-call of British stars. Emerging tenor Adam Temple Smith and Alexandra Oomens, critically praised as Euridice and Belinda in our 2023 Double Bill, sing the young lovers Tom Rakewell and Anne Trulove. Scottish/Iranian bass-baritone Michael Mofidian is Nick Shadow; Rosie Aldridge Baba the Turk, Catherine Wyn-Rogers Mother Goose and John Graham Hall the Auctioneer, Sellem. Tears of laughter and sadness will flow in equal measure.

The Rake’s Progress

The Grange at Northington

Experience the captivating opera, "The Rake's Progress," at The Grange Festival, set against the backdrop of William Hogarth’s vivid 18th-century London life paintings. This groundbreaking opera by Igor Stravinsky, with a poetic English libretto by WH Auden, unfolds as a morality play filled with wit, satire, high comedy, and tragedy. Directed and designed by the celebrated Antony McDonald, and conducted by Tom Primrose, the production promises a modern Mozart opera experience, infused with parody and celebration. The cast features emerging talents and established stars, including tenor Adam Temple Smith and Alexandra Oomens as the young lovers, alongside Scottish/Iranian bass-baritone Michael Mofidian, Rosie Aldridge, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, and John Graham Hall in pivotal roles. Prepare for an emotional journey of laughter and sadness, set to Stravinsky's brilliant score.

Event Details:
- **Opera**: The Rake's Progress
- **Composer**: Igor Stravinsky
- **Venue**: The Grange, Alresford, SO24 9TG
- **Dates**: Sunday 23 June, Thursday 27 June, Thursday 4 July, Saturday 6 July
- **Time**: 5.00pm
- **Running Time**: 245 minutes, including break
- **Ticket Price**: £30 - £210
- **Conductor**: Tom Primrose
- **Director**: Antony McDonald
- **Movement Director**: Lucy Burge

Don't miss this unique blend of music, drama, and visual art at The Grange Festival. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable operatic experience.

The Rake's Progress

The Grange Festival

A murderous affair. Director Philipp Stölzl makes his Royal Opera debut with a playfully surreal new production, featuring costumes by Antony McDonald. Charles Castronovo, Malin Byström, Aleksei Isaev, Anita Rachvelishvili and Kseniia Nikolaieva star, with Jakub Hrůša conducting.

Un ballo in maschera

A storm of longing. Richard Jones’s intimate, stripped-back staging beautifully realises Janáček’s opera of yearning and destruction, which stars Corinne Winters. Jakub Hrůša draws out the expressive lines of the Czech composer’s score, which is infused with traditional folk melodies of his – and Hrůša’s – home country.

Antony McDonald

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Alcina · Royal Opera House

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HGO Family Day: Hansel & Gretel · Houston Grand Opera

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