National Opera Studio

The National Opera Studio exists to train a small group of highly talented musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. In this very special recital, the Studio will present a selection of this year’s gifted singers and répétiteurs, offering a glimpse at the next generation of leading artists. Special guest Nicky Spence, established tenor and National Opera Studio alumnus, will introduce the evening.

Programme: “Baroque to Broadway”

Verdi: “Brindisi” from La Traviata
Saint-Saëns: “Amour, viens ma faiblesse” from Samson et Dalila
Handel: “lo di Romail giove sono” from Agrippina
Offenbach: “Barcarolle” from Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Mozart: “Un aura amorosa” from Cosi fan Tutti
Massenet: “Je marche sur tous les Chemins” from Manon
Donizetti: “Ardir!.. Voglio dire…” from L’elisir d’Amore
Delibes: “Rive en fleurs” from Lakmé
Mozart: “Soave sia il vento” from Cosi fan Tutti
Verdi: “Bella figlia dell’amore” from Rigoletto
Weill: “Lonely House” from Street Scene
Gershwin: “I’ve got a crush on you” from Treasure Girl
Loewe: “I could have danced all night” from My fair Lady
Rodgers: “Some enchanted evening” from South Pacific

This concert is followed by an informal Q&A which will be conducted by Ashutosh Khandekar, editor of Opera Now magazine.

6.15pm drinks reception | 7.00pm recital