Join mezzo-soprano Kezia Bienek and pianist James Southall as they explore rare songs that have been hidden in the Foyle Opera Rara Collection. The programme features songs and operatic excerpts by Gaetano Donizetti and his contemporaries, mixing well-known examples of the mezzo-soprano repertoire with songs that have been hidden in the archives since their creation in the early 19th century.

“No doubt about it, Kezia Bienek had star quality from the start” (Artsdesk.com)

“James Southall brings the score to life with zest” (The Guardian).

VENUE:

Please note that the venue does not have step-free access. The music room in Stone House is accessed by 10-15 stairs with handrail. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact us at events@opera-rara.com.

PROGRAMME: 

Donizetti Italian songs
“Bei labbri”
“Che non mi disse”
“Occhio nero”
“Sull’onda”
“La conocchia”

Donizetti French songs
“Aux filles que l’ennui chagrine”
“Quand du jour paraît la lumière”
“Philis plus avare que tendre”
La fiancée
“Je ne me plaignis pas”
“Quand je vis que j’étais trahie”

Rosine Stoltz
“Sol adoré” from Dom Sébastien         
Donizetti, La folle

Tickets £40, Suggested Donation £60

7:00 | Canape Reception

7:45 | Concert

Opera Rara’s Donizetti Patron: His Excellency The Italian Ambassador

The Donizetti Song Project is supported by the Opera Rara Donizetti Syndicate and Colwinston Charitable Trust