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
Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London, United KingdomBefore 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 (0)20 7613 2858 Henry Little, Chief Executive and Charles Alexander, Chairman, along with Artistic Dramaturg Roger Parker and Musicologist Ditlev Rindom, invite you to join […]
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 be joined by Carlo Rizzi, Artistic Director, and Chief Executive, Henry Little for a live Q and A after the talk. We hope to […]
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 the complete opera of Leoncavallo’s Zingari as it was first heard over 100 years ago at its London world première. Opera Rara’s Artistic Director Carlo […]
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 limited edition of three sought-after opere serie features stellar performances by international bel canto champions, including Gregory Kunde, Jennifer Larmore, Carmen Giannattasio and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo. […]
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 in 1819. This is a free online event for Opera Rara members only. If you are a member, you can register by logging into […]
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 joined by special guests mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong and tenor Josh Lovell. This is a free online event. You can register here...
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 for his operas, Donizetti wrote songs throughout his career, demonstrating an extraordinary range of styles and a vein of music-making often quite different from his […]
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 members only. If you are a member, you can register by logging into your My Opera Rara account here. “Roger Pines has been a valuable […]
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 performance of one of Mercadante’s most daring and innovative scores since its Naples premiere in 1842. Restored from its original manuscript, Il proscritto weaves a tragic tale […]
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 […]