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Buckle up as Puccini’s trio of one-act operas, Il trittico, takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster of high emotion, intense drama, and black comedy. Il tabarro (The Cloak) gazes upon an unhappy marriage with murderous consequences, Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) follows a nun’s sacrifice and familial yearning when sent to a convent to repent her sins, and Gianni Schicchi is full of deception and greed as a family dispute over a missing will.

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Il trittico Puccini

Wales Millennium Centre

**Hansel and Gretel 2023 at Opera Holland Park**

This summer, immerse yourself in a timeless tale of adventure and magic with Opera Holland Park's production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." Set deep in the forest, this enchanting opera brings to life the Brothers Grimm's story of hunger, enchantment, entrapment, and rescue that has captivated audiences for two centuries. With its charming folksongs and sweeping orchestration, Humperdinck's 1893 masterpiece casts a potent spell, inviting you to join siblings Hansel and Gretel on their daring venture into the woods. There, they encounter mystical figures like The Sandman, The Dew Fairy, and the fearsome Gingerbread Witch.

**Performance Details:**

- **Language:** Sung in German with English surtitles.
- **Duration:** Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, including a 30-minute interval.
- **Special Performances:**
  - Young Artist Performance: Friday, 16 June 2023, 7:30 pm
  - Discovery Matinee: Sunday, 18 June 2023, 2:00 pm

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Kǎrin Hendrickson
- **Director:** John Wilkie
- **Designer:** Neil Irish
- **Lighting Designer:** Robert Price
- **Movement Director:** Michael Spenceley
- **Chorus Master:** Dominic Ellis-Peckham

**Cast Highlights:**
- **Hansel:** Charlotte Badham / Shakira Tsindos (Young Artist Cast)
- **Gretel:** Laura Lolita Perešivana / Emily Christina Loftus (Young Artist Cast)
- **The Gingerbread Witch:** Eleanor Dennis / Ella de Jongh (Young Artist Cast)

**Enhance Your Visit:**
Pre-order a picnic box from Il Portico for a delightful dining experience. Featuring a selection of classic Italian and modern Mediterranean dishes, it's the perfect complement to your opera outing at £59 for 2 people.

**Venue:** Opera Holland Park, set in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, offers a unique and enriching theatrical experience every summer. This production, with the City of London Sinfonia and the Opera Holland Park Chorus, promises to be a highlight of the season.

Don't miss this "richly filled and inventive production" praised for its "exceptional singing" and described as a "delicious night at the opera." Secure your tickets now and prepare for a magical journey with Hansel and Gretel.

Emily Christina Loftus

Soprano

Events

Past events

Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2024

Il trittico Puccini · Welsh National Opera

10 - 23 Jun, 2023

Hansel and Gretel 2023 · Opera Holland Park

Future and recently performed repertoire

Gretel in Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Opera Holland Park

First Alms Sister in Il trittico by Puccini

Welsh National Opera

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