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 Prince, a lottery ticket and a beautiful young woman pretending to be a waxwork … what could possibly go wrong? Offenbach’s 1869 comic opera La […]
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 special guests from the upcoming season. To learn more about how you can support our work of live operatic archaeology, click here...
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 of bringing our latest restorations, including Mercadante's Il proscritto and Donizetti's L'esule di Roma, brilliantly back to life. The event will conclude with a Q&A. Opera Rara, a charity […]
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 worldwide release. Enjoy a first listen to selections of the recording, the first ever recording of this once-thought-lost opera, and hear about the process of […]
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 di Roma. Enjoy learning about one of the composer's milestone operas. L’esule di Roma is filled with political conspiracy, romantic intrigue and great sacrifice set in […]
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
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 autograph manuscripts by some of the most famous composers and singers as well as rare and forgotten songs and operas not heard or seen since […]
Kezia Bienek and James Southall Lunchtime Concert
Opera 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 Southall. This lunchtime concert, curated and introduced by musicologist and bel canto specialist Roger Parker, features songs and operatic excerpts by Gaetano Donizetti and his […]
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 this performance, renowned musicologist and Opera Rara’s Repertoire Consultant Roger Parker joins Opera Rara’s Chief Executive Henry Little for a talk about the method 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 email us at events@opera-rara.com. Opera Rara invite you to sample undiscovered bel canto treasures in a concert with tenor Julian Henao Gonzalez and pianist Anna […]
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
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 exploration of Donizetti, Opera Rara has reshaped the way the musical world views this composer, bringing to light many of his lost or forgotten operas. […]
Offenbach’s La Princesse de Trébizonde Recording Launch
Join 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 on the eve of the recording's worldwide release. Enjoy a first listen to selections of the recording, the first ever recording of Jean-Christophe Keck's critical […]
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 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 […]
Elena Zamudio and James Southall Salon Concert
Soprano 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 Opera Prize and the Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, was a finalist in the 2022 Kathleen Ferrier […]
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
Fast 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 and the cherished romanzes by Verdi. A finalist in the 2023 BBC Singer of the World Song Prize, Thomas makes his Opera Rara recording […]
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
Join 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 Life and Times of the Legendary Opera Impresario Domenico Barbaja.
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 1857 Simon Boccanegra, by Opera Rara’s Repertoire Consultant Roger Parker, is the first based on Verdi’s autograph score of the opera, which has only recently […]
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 songs by Gaetano Donizetti, alongside a selection by his contemporaries, with Opera Rara’s Artistic Director and pianist Carlo Rizzi. They will explore repertoire that has […]
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
Join 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.
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 roots in a recital of rare songs by Gaetano Donizetti, alongside a selection by his contemporaries, with Opera Rara’s Artistic Director and pianist Carlo Rizzi. […]
Jessica Robinson and James Southall Salon Concert
Victoria Area, London, SW1Join 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, a finalist in the 2023 Cardiff Singer of the World Competition and graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, alongside pianist James […]
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
Lansdowne Club 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London, United KingdomJoin 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 American tenor and Opera Rara's Artist Ambassador Michael Spyres on Volume 3, and on Volume 4, Canadian mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux performs with Italian pianist Giulio […]
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
OnlineOnline 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 […]
2025/26 Season Preview
Join Opera Rara’s Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi and Chief Executive Henry Little for the charity’s 55th season launch. Opera Rara’s new season of live operatic archaeology will include the culmination […]
Joanna Harries and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Opera Rara’s 2024/25 Salon Series comes to a close on 8 May 2025 with a night of rare songs featuring mezzo-soprano Joanna Harries and pianist Anna Tilbrook. Harries, who made […]
Anniversary Rebroadcast | Donizetti & Friends: Ermonela Jaho and Carlo Rizzi with Marco Rizzi
This anniversary rebroadcast was recorded live at Wigmore Hall on 23 May 2024. Opera Rara presents Donizetti & Friends: Ermonela Jaho and Carlo Rizzi with Marco Rizzi. In demand across […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 5 – “Je ne me plaignis pas”
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 […]
YouTube Broadcast: Ellie Neate and Florent Mourier Salon Concert
This broadcast was recorded live on 25 March 2025 as a part of Opera Rara's 2024/25 Salon Series. Hailed as a “rising star” by The Guardian, British soprano Ellie Neate […]
Lives in Song: Donizetti – EPISODE 6 – “La fiancée”
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 […]
Germán Enrique Alcántara and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Opera Rara launches its 55th Season with a Salon Concert on Friday 10 October 2025 with Argentinean baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara and pianist Anna Tilbrook in partnership with Temple Music […]
Puccini’s La rondine | Final 1921 Version
Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s bittersweet romance, his opera La rondine, incorporating music that has not been heard this century. Ruggero is young and wealthy, with his whole life before […]
Julieth Lozano and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Join Opera Rara at Bechstein Hall for the second Salon Series recital of its 55th season on Thursday 26 February 2026. We welcome back pianist Anna Tilbrook, who will accompany Colombian soprano Julieth Lozano in […]
Soraya Mafi, Robert Lewis and Anna Tilbrook Salon Concert
Opera Rara’s final Salon Series recital of its 55th season sees British tenor Robert Lewis join forces with British-Iranian soprano Soraya Mafi at London’s Bechstein Hall on 23 April 2026. […]