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Opera productions & Classical Performances
 
CBSO at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
CBSO - BRAVE NEW WORLD (Civic Hall)
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Wednesday 4th February 2009 - 7.45pm
City of Birmingham Symphony Hall perform Prokofiev's Classical Symphony No.1, Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Pagnini & Dvorak's Symphony No.9 from the New World. With conductor Michal Dworzynski and soloist Alexander Kobrin. (back to top)
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A Viennese Strauss Gala at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
A VIENNESE STRAUSS GALA (Alexandra Theatre)
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Monday 23rd February 2008 - 7.30pm

Re-creating the nostalgia and romance of the Viennese Festive season, this show introduces the audience to a by-gone age of glamorous soiree’s and Strauss waltzes and comprises highlights from some of the great operettas of Strauss, Kalman and Lehar, including Die Fleidermaus, The Merry Widow and many more. This fascinating show has received rave reviews and delighted audiences all over the country. Tickets on sale from Friday September 19th at 10am. (back to top)

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Halle at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
HALLE ORCHESTRA - FROM BRUCH TO BEETHOVEN (Civic Hall)
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Saturday 28th February 2009 - 7pm
Manchester's Halle Orchestra performs Strvinsky's Divertimento from The Fairy's Kiss, Bruch's Violin Concerto No.1 & Beethoven's Symphony No.4. With conductor Rory Macdonald and soloist Henning Kraggerud. (back to top)
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CBSO at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
CBSO - SCHUBERT'S GREAT (Civic Hall)
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Wednesday 18th March 2009 - 7.45pm
City of Birmingham Symphony Hall perform Glinka's Overture to Ruslan, Ludmila Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 & Schubert's Symphony No.9 (The Great). With conductor Walter Weller and soloist Sergey Kuznetsov. (back to top)
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Rhydian at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
RHYDIAN (Symphony Hall)
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Tuesday 19th May 2009 - 7pm
After being discovered on The X Factor in 2007 where he was touted as the bookies’ favourite to win, Rhydian now bursts back onto the music scene with his magnificent debut album. Rhydian’s undeniable talent, unmistakable voice and look have already won him an army of fans, and will attract many more with the launch of his self-titled debut album, released on 24th November 2008. Crammed full of passionate, inspiring songs performed in his inimitable style, Rhydian is set to touch the hearts of millions with his mesmerising classical voice. Tickets available from Friday 21st November at 10am. (back to list)
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Leon Jackson at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
RUSSELL WATSON (Symphony Hall)
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Thursday 23rd April 2009 - 7.30pm
A factory worker born in Salford in North West England, Russell Watson went from performing on the pub and club circuit in his spare time, to selling over 7 million albums globally, and to be dubbed 'The People's Tenor', when in 1999, when he was invited to Old Trafford to sing the World Cup anthem ‘Nessun Dorma' before United's Premiership winning game. He received a standing ovation and this incredible exposure led Russell to be signed by the Decca Music Group for a six-album deal. Russell has performed around the world in front of many audiences - from Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC; the Beckham's pre-World Cup party; to more intimate performances for the President of the United States, the UK Prime Minister and the Pope; as well as duets with artists as diverse as Cliff Richard, Lulu, Lionel Ritchie, Mel C (of Spice Girls fame) and Meatloaf. He has broken a succession of records, being the first British male to simultaneously occupy a No.1 spot in the UK and American classical charts, as well as being the first artist to have a classical album at the No.1 spot in the UK classical charts for an entire year. With five albums each album going gold, platinum, or double platinum and four Classic BRIT Awards under his belt, Russell is recognized world-wide as the UK's biggest selling classical artist of the 21st century. Following a successful recovery after suffering from a second Brain Tumor in 2007, Russell's 5th studio has been released reaching Number 4 in the charts and 2008 has seen Russell perform a sell-out 17 date UK tour and he now looks to establish his long term future internationally, and is enjoying the creative freedom his success has granted him. Tickets available from Friday 30th October at 10am. (back to list)
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Miridate re di Ponto at the Birmingham Hippodrome - tickets on sale from Friday 2nd November
MITRIDATE, RE DI PONTO - WNO (Birmingham Hippodrome)
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Wednesday 27th May 2009 - 7pm

Sir Charles Mackerras, WNO's Conductor Emeritus and former Music Director (1987 - 92), returns to the company to conduct this concert performance of Mozart's Italian opera seria (drama opera). Mitridate, rè di Ponto (Mitridates, King of Pontus), was commissioned for Carnival 1771. He was just 14 when he wrote this three-act opera but those who pre-judged his work harshly because of his youth were silenced by the first performance. Mitridate tells a serious story yet is full of musical vigour and charm. There are many beautiful surprises in this richly varied music, with heartbreaking arias as well as glittering orchestration and florid vocal lines. Reminiscent of the ornate operas of the baroque, in its finest moments, Mitridate also foreshadows Mozart's later operatic masterpieces. Mitridate, the King of Pontus who long defended his empire against the Romans, and his son Farnace are real historical characters, but the plot - in which loyalties are tested in love and in war - is fiction. In Welsh National Opera's concert performance the music will speak for itself - freeing your imagination to be suggestible to the power and passion of the work. Tickets on sale from Monday 2nd June at 9pm.  (back to top)

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The Queen Of Spades at the Birmingham Hippodrome - tickets on sale from Friday 2nd November
THE QUEEN OF SPADES - WNO (Birmingham Hippodrome)
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Friday 29th May 2009 - 7pm

An operatic masterpiece and one of Tchaikovsky's greatest works, The Queen of Spades was written in just 44 days. The Queen of Spades is based on Alexander Pushkin's novella, a short masterpiece about a man who loses his fortune and his mind to cards. Herman, an army officer becomes obsessed with learning the secret of the three cards from the Countess. The Countess - who is known as The Queen of Spades - can only reveal the secret to three men wihout facing death. She has already told two men the secret, so cannot answer Herman's question. His obsession costs him dearly - possessions, the womanhe loves and ultimately his own life. When WNO first performed this work, it was highly praised by both critics and audiences. Tickets on sale from Monday 2nd June at 9pm.  (back to top)

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La Boheme at the Birmingham Hippodrome - tickets on sale from Friday 2nd November
LA BOHEME - WNO (Birmingham Hippodrome)
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Thursday 28th & Saturday 30th May 2009 - 7.15pm

For decades WNO's production of this poignant Puccini opera has touched generations of audiences all over the UK and internationally, most recently in Hong Kong. A new production is planned for the near future - so this is your last chance to see this adored WNO classic. Living in romantic poverty, this musical story of love and hardship among the bohemians has touched generations of audiences with its universal poignancy, appeal and supreme melodic beauty. Two love affairs bring renewed excitement to the lives of four poverty-stricken bachelor artists. The affair between Mimì and Rodolfo blossoms but is cruelly blighted by Mimì's tuberculosis. The opera contains one of the most famous of Puccini's arias - 'your tiny hand is frozen.' Tickets on sale from Monday 2nd June at 9pm. Matinee performance on Saturday at 2.15pm.  (back to top)

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Aida at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
AIDA
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Sunday 28th June 2009 - 7.30pm
In Aida the towering structure of the Colosseum of Rome set against the greatness of Egypt comes together in this spectacular new production. Ellen Kent’s direction is heavily influenced by the ancient Greek dramas by Euripides and Aristotle in this new take on Aida. This is one of the most tragic love stories brought to life in a production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote including the well known arias ‘Celeste Aida’, ‘Ritorna Vincitor’ and the great chorus piece the ‘Triumphal March’ with special effects to include dance sequences based on the ancient temple dancers and effects which symbolise the powerful religious hold of the priests of Egypt. Aida is a story of war, jealousy and revenge, at whose heart is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. (back to top)
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For You at The Rep, Birmingham
FOR YOU (in Main House)
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Saturday 4th July 2009 - 7.30pm
Michael Berkeley and Ian McEwan’s new opera for Music Theatre Wales is a thrilling tale of dark obsession and misplaced passion. At its centre are Maris and Charles: she, the deluded housekeeper – all disquieting diligence and dangerous desire; he, the maestro – charismatic, egocentric and completely oblivious to the growing turmoil around him and the chaos about to be unleashed at the very heart of his household. The brilliantly crafted text by Ian McEwan has all the elements that have made his novels Atonement, Enduring Love, Saturday and On Chesil Beach number one bestsellers. It has inspired a wonderful score from composer Michael Berkeley – music filled with powerful undercurrents, dramatic force and impassioned vocal writing. (back to top)
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