This Halloween, Gothic Opera presents Maria de Rudenz by Donizetti, fully staged with a new arrangement for chamber orchestra in our iconic Grand Hall. This production will be the first time Maria de Rudenz has been staged in the UK.

Maria de Rudenz by Gaetano Donizetti

Battersea Arts Centre

### Event Description: Opera Holland Park - Rossini's The Barber of Seville

#### Event Overview
Join us for a delightful evening of operatic comedy with Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" at Opera Holland Park. This sparkling comedy of intrigue is told with style and panache, featuring Figaro the barber as he turns puppet-master to prevent Rosina’s wedding to her elderly guardian, Doctor Bartolo, and instead, secure her match with the young Count Almaviva. Disguises and deceptions abound as the course of true love hits the rocks, all set to Rossini’s brilliantly inventive arias and ensembles that fizz at lightning speed.

#### Key Details
- **Dates:** 
  - Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, 16 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:30 PM
- **Location:** Opera Holland Park
- **Ticket Price:** £24 - £175 (plus booking fee)

#### Cast and Production Team
- **Figaro:** Paul Grant
- **Almaviva:** Elgan Llŷr Thomas
- **Rosina:** Heather Lowe
- **Doctor Bartolo:** Stephen Gadd
- **Berta:** Janis Kelly (making her company debut)
- **Conductor:** Charlotte Corderoy
- **Director:** Cecilia Stinton

#### Synopsis
Figaro, the clever barber, orchestrates a series of disguises and deceptions to thwart Doctor Bartolo's plans to marry his ward, Rosina. Instead, Figaro aims to unite Rosina with Count Almaviva, his former and future employer. The opera is a prequel to Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro," filled with humor, wit, and fast-paced musical brilliance.

#### Booking Information
To book your tickets, select a date from the options provided and secure your seat for an unforgettable night of operatic excellence.

#### About the Orchestra
The performance will feature the City of London Sinfonia (CLS), a chamber orchestra dedicated to the transformative power of music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the most beloved operas in a stunning open-air setting. Book your tickets now and be part of an evening filled with laughter, love, and musical mastery.

Lysanne van Overbeek

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Past events

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2024

Maria de Rudenz by Gaetano Donizetti · Battersea Arts Centre

19 - 21 Jun, 2024

Opera Holland Park: Rossini – The Barber of Seville · City of London Sinfonia

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