A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
London
Overview
A Night at the Opera is a concert in London suited for opera lovers and newcomers, featuring solo arias and ensemble pieces with live orchestral accompaniment.
Programme Highlights
This performance by London Concertante features four soloists performing a selection of opera favourites from composers including Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Bizet, Donizetti, Saint-Saëns, and Humperdinck. The programme includes solos, duets, trios, and quartets from renowned operas.
- Mozart – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
- Rossini – ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville (baritone)
- Puccini – ‘O mio babbino caro’ from Gianni Schicchi
- Donizetti – ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ from L’elisir d’amore
- Verdi – ‘La donna è mobile’ from Rigoletto
- Mozart – ‘Là ci darem la mano’ from Don Giovanni (baritone and soprano)
- Bizet – ‘Habanera’ from Carmen
- Mozart – ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte (soprano, mezzo-soprano and baritone)
- Verdi – ‘Sempre libera’ from La traviata (soprano)
- Verdi – ‘Libiamo’ from La traviata
- Verdi – ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto (quartet)
- Mozart – ‘Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja’ from The Magic Flute (baritone)
- Saint-Saëns – ‘Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix’ from Samson et Dalila
- Puccini – ‘E lucevan le stelle’ from Tosca
- Puccini – ‘Un bel dì vedremo’ from Madama Butterfly
- Bizet – ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen (baritone)
- Humperdinck – Evening Prayer and Dream Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel (soprano and mezzo-soprano)
- Puccini – ‘Nessun dorma’ from Turandot
Details
This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each band.
Booking Tips
Arrive early to secure preferred seating. Check the venue’s guidelines ahead of your visit and consider bringing dressier attire for an optimal experience. Booking in advance is recommended for popular dates.