Conductor

One of Sweden’s foremost pianists celebrates his 60th birthday at Berwaldhallen with one of the forgotten gems of the piano repertoire. In his Piano Concerto in F-sharp Minor, Aleksandr Scriabin blends the pianist and the orchestra into an inseparable musical whole. We can look forward to a celebratory union between the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Roland Pöntinen. The popular young conductor Christoph Koncz then interprets symphonic masterpieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Liszt.

Pöntinen In Scriabin’s Piano Concerto

SR Berwaldhallen

**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.
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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.

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The Magic Flute

Hull New Theatre

Leeds Grand Theatre

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

The Quays

After his successful debut with the OM, Austrian Christoph Koncz is back to conduct Stravinsky’s The Firebird. The orchestra will carry this fiery energy into a brilliant performance of Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Each stand comes alive with treats for the eyes and ears!

Fiery Flight

Église Notre-Dame de la Recluse

Place des Arts

Start your morning off right with brunch bites and a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage. Finishing Touches gives our audience the opportunity to observe working rehearsals; selections from the program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.

The passionate intensity of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is a testament to Saint-Saëns’ mastery of the piano and his ability to evoke a range of emotions—and in the hands of the visionary and commanding pianist Alessio Bax, it’s sure to mesmerize!

Christoph Koncz

Conductor

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Sep 27, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025

The Magic Flute · Opera North

6 - 9 Feb, 2025

Fiery Flight · Orchestre Métropolitain

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Pöntinen In Scriabin’s Piano Concerto · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

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