Puccini’s Le Villi (talk and reception)
The Music Library at Opera Rara Curtain Road, London, United KingdomSir Mark Elder, Artistic Director, invites you to join him for an evening talk and reception with our repertoire consultant, Prof Roger Parker to learn more about Opera Rara’s new critical edition of Puccini’sLe Villi (one act). The original one-act version of Puccini’s first opera Le Villi has not been heard since 1884 despite its […]
Puccini’s Le Villi rehearsal & recording
Puccini’s first opera is a sumptuous supernatural melodrama: a story of seasons, spirits and a love stronger than death – and as you’d expect from Puccini, it’s bursting with glorious melodies. The fabulous Ermonela Jaho heads the cast in this rare concert performance. Given in association with London Philharmonic Orchestra, it’s the first time Puccini’s […]
Puccini’s Le Villi concert
Before Turandot and Tosca, there was Le Villi. Puccini’s first opera is a sumptuous supernatural melodrama: a story of seasons, spirits and a love stronger than death – and as you’d expect from Puccini, it’s bursting with glorious melodies. The fabulous Ermonela Jaho heads the cast in this rare concert performance. Given in association with […]
Donizetti’s Il Paria Insight Event
1901 Arts Club 7 Exton Street, London, United KingdomIl Paria Insight Event Tuesday 30th April 2019, 7 pm Sir Mark Elder, Artistic Director of Opera Rara, invites you to join him at the 1901 Arts Cub for an evening talk and reception with soprano Albina Shagimuratova and our Artistic Dramaturg, Roger Parker, to learn more about Opera Rara’s new critical edition of Donizetti’s […]
Donizetti’s Il Paria concert
Barbican Centre Silk Street, London, United Kingdom50th Anniversary Insight Event
Hampstead Parish Church Church Row, London, United KingdomTickets £10 (booking essential) available from Eventbrite Venue Hampsted Parish Church Church Row, London NW3 6UU Nearest Tube (5 mins): Hampstead (Northern) Time 6.30pm - 8.30pm Email aoife@opera-rara.com Tel +44 […]
Online: 50th Anniversary Insight Event
FacebookJoin us on our Facebook page to hear Artistic Dramaturge, Roger Parker, and Musicologist Ditlev Rindom discuss Opera Rara's rich history, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. They will […]
Zingari: The Complete Opera in One Act
PUCCINI arr. Rizzi Tosca Symphonic Suite LEONCAVALLO Zingari Carlo Rizzi Conductor Krassimira Stoyanova Soprano Arsen Soghomonyan Tenor Stephen Gaertner Baritone Łukasz Goliński Bass-baritone Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Opera Rara Chorus On Friday 3 December 2021, Opera Rara presents […]
Rossini in 1819 Launch
Join us on Zoom for the release of Rossini in 1819. Hosted by Henry Little and Roger Parker, the event features special guests David Parry, Carmen Giannattasio and Eleonora Di Cintio. The […]
Reading with Roger: Rossini [and others] in 1819
Join us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Following the release of Opera Rara Classics Rossini in 1819, Artistic Dramaturg Roger Parker leads a discussion on […]
Opera Rara 2022/23 Season Announcement
Join us on Zoom as we announce our 2022/23 Season of work. Hosted by Opera Rara's Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi, Chief Executive Henry Little and Artistic Dramaturg Roger Parker, they are […]
Opera Insider: French Operetta
Click here to purchase tickets... Join us at the Fidelio Cafe for an evening exploring French operetta and the works of Jacques Offenbach. 6:30PM | Wine Reception 7:00PM | Opera Insider 8:00PM | Canapes For further information, please email us at events@opera-rara.com. Dr. Flora Willson is a Lecturer in Music at King’s College London. Her research focuses on […]
Salon Series: Alessandro Fisher and Anna Tilbrook at Stone House
Join award-winning tenor Alessandro Fisher and pianist Anna Tilbrook at the historic Grade II* listed Stone House in an exploration of the solo songs of Gaetano Donizetti. Although mainly known […]
Reading with Roger: Roger Squared
Join us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker is joined by American musicologist Roger Pines. This is a free online event for Opera Rara […]
Mercadante’s Il proscritto
Opera Rara Artistic Director and internationally acknowledged 19th-century opera specialist Carlo Rizzi joins Britten Sinfonia and an exceptional cast in a revival of Mercadante’s Il proscritto. This will be the first […]
Opera Insider: Discover La Princesse de Trébizonde
Ciné Lumière 17 Queensberry Place, London, United KingdomOpera Rara, Institut français du Royaume-Uni and London Philharmonic Orchestra are proud to present an evening with the cast and creative team of Offenbach’s La Princesse de Trébizonde at the Institut's Ciné Lumière. Musicologist and 19th century opera specialist Flora Willson hosts a discussion on Offenbach’s life and work with conductor Paul Daniel, French musicologist Jean-Christophe Keck, publication director […]
Offenbach’s La Princesse de Trébizonde
Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd., London, United KingdomOpera Rara returns to the works of Offenbach with a recording and performance of La Princesse de Trébizonde in collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. A travelling funfair, a lovesick […]
Zingari Launch
Join us on Zoom for the release of Leoncavallo's Zingari. Carlo Rizzi is joined by musicologist Ditlev Rindom for the online launch of this much-anticipated recording. Based on a poem written in […]
Offenbach at the Café Royal
Adlee Efraim presents Loïc Félix and Florent Mourier in a late-night concert of Offenbach at the Café Royal. The night begins with drinks at 9:00pm and concert at 10:00pm followed […]
Celebrating Offenbach with Loïc Félix
To launch the worldwide release of the Opera Rara Classics boxset “Celebrating Offenbach”, Opera Rara and Fidelio Café present a recital of music by Jacques Offenbach performed by the French […]
Reading with Roger: Mercadante
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker leads a discussion on Saverio Mercadante and two articles featured in the upcoming release of Opera […]
2023/24 Season Preview
ZoomJoin us on Zoom as we share our 2023/24 Season of operatic discoveries. Hosted by Opera Rara's Chief Executive Henry Little and Repertoire Consultant Roger Parker, they are joined by […]
American Friends Connection Event: Rescuing a Forgotten Opera
ZoomJoin us on Zoom on April 10th at 7PM Eastern / 4PM Pacific as we explore the art of restoring a lost and forgotten opera with renowned musicologist Roger Parker. Learn more about the process […]
Mercadante’s Il proscritto Recording Launch
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for the launch of Opera Rara's latest recording, Mercadante's Il proscritto. Opera Rara's Artistic Director is joined by members of the cast on the eve of the recording's […]
Reading with Roger: Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma
Join us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker leads a discussion on Gaetano Donizetti and the programme note from our upcoming performance of Donizetti's L'esule […]
Opera Insider: Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens 3 Ponton Road, London, United KingdomOpera Rara, Britten Sinfonia and World Heart Beat are proud to present an evening with the cast and creative team of Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma. Opera Rara’s Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi is joined by musicologist and Donizetti expert Roger Parker to share insights into the new critical edition of Donizetti’s milestone opera L’esule di Roma, which will be performed in concert […]
Tours of the Foyle Opera Rara Collection
Now at the centre of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s special collections, the Foyle Opera Rara Collection focuses on the great Italian bel canto tradition. It includes […]
Kezia Bienek and James Southall Lunchtime Concert
Dora Stoutzker Hall Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, North Rd, Cardiff, United KingdomOpera Rara and Royal Welsh College invite you to explore undiscovered bel canto treasures from the Foyle Opera Rara Collection in a concert with mezzo-soprano Kezia Bienek and pianist James […]
Roger Parker and Henry Little: Restoring lost and forgotten operas
Dora Stoutzker Hall Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, North Rd, Cardiff, United KingdomWe’re sorry to let you know that due to illness the scheduled performance featuring Julian Henao Gonzalez and James Southall on Wednesday (14 June) has been cancelled. In place of […]
CANCELLED: Julian Henao Gonzalez and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Cancellation Notice: This concert has been cancelled. Unfortunately, due to illness, Mr Henao Gonzalez is unable to perform this concert. All tickets will be refunded. For any further questions, please […]
Reading with Roger: Donizetti’s Songs
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker leads a discussion on Gaetano Donizetti's life and his song output. Learn about Donizetti's least known vocal works. Donizetti is currently known for 10-15 solo songs with piano, which are frequently performed and enjoyed; but he wrote nearly 200 such songs, […]
Donizetti & Friends
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee and Opera Rara’s Artistic Director and pianist Carlo Rizzi in an exclusive London concert appearance featuring songs by Gaetano Donizetti and his contemporaries. Known for its award-winning […]
Offenbach’s La Princesse de Trébizonde Recording Launch
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for the launch of Opera Rara's latest recording, Offenbach's La Princesse de Trébizonde. Opera Rara's Chief Executive Henry Little is joined by members of the cast […]
Kezia Bienek and James Southall Salon Concert
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 […]
Elena Zamudio and James Southall Salon Concert
Sloane Street Auctions Private Sales Showroom 69 Lower Sloane Street, London, United KingdomSoprano Elena Zamudio and pianist James Southall present a concert of rare and forgotten songs alongside some of opera’s greatest arias. Elena Zamudio, a recent winner of the Janet Price […]
American Friends Connection Event with Carlo Rizzi and Roger Pines
ZoomJoin us on Zoom on November 28th at 7PM Eastern / 4PM Pacific for a conversation with Opera Rara's Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi and opera expert Roger Pines. Learn more about the process of discovering and bringing back to life rare and forgotten operas and have a first listen to recent recording sessions from Donizetti's L'esule di Roma […]
William Thomas and Florent Mourier Salon Concert
Lansdowne Club 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London, United KingdomFast making a name for himself as one of today’s most promising young singers, bass William Thomas joins forces with pianist Florent Mourier for an evening of rare songs by […]
Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma Recording Launch
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for the launch of Opera Rara's latest recording, Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma. Opera Rara's Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi is joined Roger Parker, editor of the new critical edition of the score, and by members of the cast on the eve of the recording's worldwide release. Enjoy a first listen to selections of the […]
Reading with Roger: Bel Canto Bully
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker is joined by opera enthusiast Philip Eisenbeiss to discuss his book Bel Canto Bully: The […]
Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, United KingdomOpera Rara join forces once again with The Hallé in Manchester to record and perform the newly edited original version of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra. The new Ricordi edition of the […]
Ermonela Jaho & Carlo Rizzi: Donizetti and Friends
In demand across the world, Ermonela Jaho is best known for her portrayals of Verdi and Puccini’s heroines. She returns to her bel canto roots in a recital of rare […]
Katia Ledoux and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Following her Royal Opera House debut in Andrea Chénier conducted by Antonio Pappano, mezzo-soprano Katia Ledoux joins pianist Anna Tilbrook for a recital presented by Opera Rara and the Temple […]
Reading with Roger: Verdi with Friends
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for Opera Rara's member "book club", Reading with Roger. Roger Parker is joined by musicologists Emanuele Senici and Mary Ann Smart for a discussion on Verdi, […]
Live from Wigmore Hall: Ermonela Jaho and Carlo Rizzi
Available to watch until 23 June. In demand across the world, Ermonela Jaho is best known for her portrayals of Verdi and Puccini’s heroines. She returns to her bel canto […]
Jessica Robinson and James Southall Salon Concert
Join us on 19 September 2024 for the opening concert of Opera Rara's 2024/25 Salon Series. Enjoy an evening of rare songs and arias performed by Welsh soprano Jessica Robinson, […]
Donizetti Songs Recording Launch: Lawrence Brownlee and Nicola Alaimo
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for the launch of Opera Rara's first two volumes of its Donizetti Songs collection. Opera Rara's Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi is joined by baritone Nicola Alaimo and tenor Lawrence Brownlee as they share their […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 1 – “Il sogno”
OnlineLives in Song is Opera Rara's new Opera Insider series exploring musicians’ biographies through their music. In this first series, join our hosts Flora Willson and Roger Parker, as they […]
Rosa Feola & Carlo Rizzi: Donizetti and Friends
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street, London, United KingdomDescribed by the Financial Times as ‘flawless’ in her Wigmore Hall debut, Italian soprano Rosa Feola returns in a recital with Opera Rara’s Artistic Director and pianist Carlo Rizzi. As […]
Live from Wigmore Hall: Rosa Feola & Carlo Rizzi
OnlineOnline livestream event registration - this is not a ticket to the in-person Wigmore Hall performance On Saturday 2 November at 1pm GMT/2pm CET, join us for our second live stream as […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 2 – “D’un genio”
OnlineLives in Song is Opera Rara's new Opera Insider series exploring musicians’ biographies through their music. In this first series, join our hosts Flora Willson and Roger Parker, as they […]
Lluís Calvet i Pey and James Southall Salon Concert
Join us at the Lansdowne Club as we continue our exploration of rare and forgotten songs in our 2024/25 Salon Series. Baritone Lluís Calvet i Pey returns to London following […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 3 – “Lamento per Bellini”
OnlineLives in Song is Opera Rara's new Opera Insider series exploring musicians’ biographies through their music. In this first series, join our hosts Flora Willson and Roger Parker, as they […]
Donizetti Songs Recording Launch: Michael Spyres and Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Join us on YouTube for the launch of Opera Rara’s Volumes 3 & 4 of the Donizetti Songs collection. Opera Rara’s Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi at the piano performs with […]
Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Michael Spyres & Giulio Zappa: Donizetti and Friends
Cadogan Hall 5 Sloane Terrace, London, United KingdomRenowned for their vocal virtuosity, mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux and tenor Michael Spyres (OPER! 2024 Best Singer) join forces with pianist Giulio Zappa for a concert featuring works by Donizetti and […]
Live from Cadogan Hall: Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Michael Spyres & Giulio Zappa
Online concert stream event registration - this is not a ticket to the in-person Cadogan Hall performance On Sunday 16 March at 4pm (London), join us for a broadcast of […]
Verdi’s 1857 Simon Boccanegra Recording Launch
ZoomJoin us on Zoom for the launch of Opera Rara's latest recording, Verdi's 1857 Simon Boccanegra. Members of the cast are joined by Sir Mark Elder, Roger Parker and Gramophone's Martin […]
Ellie Neate and Florent Mourier Salon Concert
Opera Rara’s 2024/25 Salon Series of concerts featuring exciting emerging artists continues on 25 March 2025 at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens. Hailed as a “rising star” by The Guardian, […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 4 – “Amore e morte”
OnlineLives in Song is Opera Rara's new Opera Insider series exploring musicians’ biographies through their music. In this first series, join our hosts Flora Willson and Roger Parker, as they […]