La Sonnambula (2022)

Jilted lovers, a mysterious stranger, the hint of a ghost story: Bellini’s La sonnambula mingles comedy with melodrama in its tale of a young woman found in the wrong place at the wrong time.

From Jenny Lind to Maria Callas, Amina – the sleepwalker of the title – has been embodied by some of opera’s greatest divas and her crowning aria is a showstopper. As ever in opera, themes of madness, misunderstanding and betrayal loom large; will Amina have her happy ending, or end in despair?

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The Heavenly Ledger (2022)

What if our mortal fate was determined by the vagaries of a sorting algorithm?

The Heavenly Ledger was written by Evan Henry & John Klaess, and is Random Opera Company’s first new opera commission, which is the result of our 2021 composition competition. The esteemed jury comprising Martyn Brabbins, Sir David Pountney and Claire Rutter praised the piece for telling a pertinent story with humour and a tinge of sadness and enjoyed the unique approach to harmony.

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Der Freischütz (2022)

A young marksman finds himself in league with the devil as he attempts to win his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Carl Maria von Weber’s romantic opera has it all – a struggle between good and evil, the supernatural, and of course, romance.

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L’elisir d’amore (2021)

Join us at the Autumn Fair, in this new production of L’elisir d’amore; Donizetti’s comic opera of love.

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Don Pasquale (2021)

Donizetti’s comic opera Don Pasquale is brought up to date in this new production. Filmed at Glyndebourne during lockdown in 2021, with a cameo from opera star Donald Maxwell, this production is stripped to the essentials, but still retains all the drama of the opera buffa masterpiece. (Italian, English Subtitles)

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#OperaInLockdown

As part of our efforts to promote music making during lockdown, we filmed seven separate projects between November 2020 – February 2021. The performers never met in person, and all recordings were completed in isolation at home – an enormous achievement for all involved.

Suor Angelica (2021)

Concerned about the local spread of the pandemic, the Abbess has instructed all of the sisters in the convent to remain confined to their rooms. Meanwhile, a visit from the Princess to her niece – sets in motion a series of dire actions that ultimately result in tragedy, forgiveness, and peace. (Italian, English subtitles)

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Gianni Schicchi (2021)

Kept apart by the pandemic, the relatives of Buoso Donati have gathered virtually to mourn his passing, and – more importantly – to find out about the contents of his will. (Italian, English subtitles)

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A Lockdown Wedding (2020)

Caught up in lockdown, Count Almaviva is still determined to get his way with Susanna. Will Figaro mastermind his downfall? Join us for this remotely-recorded production of Mozart’s classic opera Le Nozze di Figaro. (Italian, English subtitles)

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Messiah (2020)

In the long-ago days before lockdown, Handel’s Messiah was a cornerstone of any singer’s calendar during the winter months. Join us for our remotely recorded performance of this masterpiece. (English)

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Operatic Favourites and Oddities – a Gala Concert (2020)

Join us for an evening of musical treats, featuring arias from the world’s most famous operas, as well as some lesser known delights! With introduction by Stuart Skelton.

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Scenes from Lockdown (2021)

Includes Act 1 opening scenes from L‘elisir d’amore (Donizetti), and the Act 2 closing scenes and finale from La Cenerentola (Rossini). Featuring the rarely heard aria “Sventurata”. (Italian, English subtitles)

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More Scenes from Lockdown (2021)

Includes Act 1 scenes and finale from Cosi fan tutte (Mozart), and – as a fitting end to #OperaInLockdown – a selection of drinking songs. (Italian, English subtitles)

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