Love, loss and the depths of the sea are explored in this exquisite programme of British songs.
Dark and stormy drama from Maconchy and Williams, transcendence from Vaughan Williams – and Britten’s ‘musical espresso’.
New music by Laura Bowler preludes Ligeti’s ethereal, dreamlike soundworld and Richard Strauss’ colossal, awe-inspiring homage to Nietzsche.
With a voice praised for its shimmering beauty, astonishing agility and emotional depth, the renowned soprano is joined by guest baritone Edward Nelson for a 40th-anniversary celebration of song and opera, spanning music by Vivaldi, Donizetti, Delibes, Bellini, Duparc, Lehár, Korngold, Rossini, and Rodgers & Hammerstein.
A double bill of Pietro Mascagni's opera 'Cavalleria rusticana' and a rare performance of his follow-up work, 'Silvano', in concert performances by the Chelsea Opera Group conducted by Matthew Kofi Waldren.
Journey into the world’s waterways with Jeremy Wade, before an evening of music inspired by water and the Earth.
Explore land, water and air before arriving in the city of tango.