At the very centre of Puccini’s late one-act opera is a nun with a tragic secret. Set in 20th century Italy, Suor Angelica follows the story of Sister Angelica, whose search for peace is troubled by her past. The opera contains some of Puccini’s most intimate and atmospheric music, including Angelica’s haunting solo, ‘Senza mamma’.

LSO: Puccini’s Suor Angelica

Usher Hall

At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror, transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him...

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Andrea Chenier (12A) Royal Opera House Live 23-24

Barbican Centre

Director Richard Jones updates Puccini’s triptych to the years following World War II, focusing on themes of class, morality and mortality. Speranza Scappucci conducts three casts featuring Natalya Romaniw, Étienne Dupuis, SeokJong Baek, Ermonela Jaho and Bryn Terfel. Conducted by Speranza Scappucci.

Elena Zilio

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5 - 18 Mar, 2027

Il trittico · Royal Opera House

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Aug 16, 2025

LSO: Puccini’s Suor Angelica · Usher Hall

Jun 16, 2024

Andrea Chenier (12A) Royal Opera House Live 23-24 · Barbican Centre

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Monitress in Il trittico by Puccini

Royal Opera House

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