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
Fidelio Cafe 91-95 Clerkenwell Road, London, United KingdomClick 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
ZoomJoin 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 […]
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 1827 by Alexander Pushkin, Zingari is a tale of passion, jealousy and crime on the banks of the Danube. This one-act opera was a huge success immediately […]
Offenbach at the Café Royal
Café Royal 68 Regents Street, London, United KingdomAdlee 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 by Russian Romances with pianist Joseph Cavalli-Price at midnight. This event is presented by Adlee Efraim Presents, and more information can be found at efraim.co.uk.
Celebrating Offenbach with Loïc Félix
Fidelio Cafe 91-95 Clerkenwell Road, London, United KingdomTo 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 tenor Loïc Félix and pianist Florent Mourier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzX31EuLL1w Following acclaimed performances this summer at Glyndebourne and with Opera Rara in Offenbach’s La Princesse de Trébizonde, […]
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 Rara's recording of Il proscritto. Enjoy a first listen to selections of the recording in advance of its release date. Set near Edinburgh in the first […]
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 […]
SOLD OUT – Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma
Cadogan Hall 5 Sloane Terrace, London, United KingdomOpera Rara and Britten Sinfonia join forces once again to bring to light another neglected bel canto opera, Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma. Celebrating the 225th anniversary of Gaetano Donizetti’s birth, […]
Tours of the Foyle Opera Rara Collection
Carne Foyer Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, North Rd, Cardiff, United KingdomNow 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
22 Mansfield Street 22 Mansfield Street, London, United KingdomCancellation 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 […]
Donizetti & Friends
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street, London, United KingdomTenor 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
Stone House 281 Lewisham Way, Lewisham, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
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 […]
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
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street, London, United KingdomIn 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 […]
Live from Wigmore Hall: Ermonela Jaho and Carlo Rizzi
OnlineStreamed online live from Wigmore Hall, Opera Rara presents Donizetti & Friends: Ermonela Jaho and Carlo Rizzi. In demand across the world, Ermonela Jaho is best known for her portrayals […]
Katia Ledoux and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Temple Music Foundation 1 Inner Temple Lane, Temple, London, United KingdomFollowing 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 Music Foundation. Taking place within the Inner Temple Parliament Chamber, the programme centres on the Parisian salons of the 19th century. Featuring newly-restored, rarely - if […]
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, following the recording and performance of Opera Rara's latest project, the 1857 original version of Simon Boccanegra.
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 a part of Opera Rara’s multi-year Donizetti Song Project, the recital features lost and forgotten songs by Gaetano Donizetti as well as selections by his […]