Sir 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 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 […]

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 […]