Tuesday 25 June to Saturday 3 August 2019
Editor's Choice
Enjoy a wonderful performance during Longborough’s 2019 season.
A definite highlight in the county’s calendar, Longborough Festival Opera will return from Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 3 August 2019.
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, the festival is a must-visit for all ages. SoGlos has rounded up 2019’s highlights below.
For more information about the festival visit lfo.org.uk directly.
Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Sunday 9 and Tuesday 11 June 2019
Wagner’s larger-than-life tale of giants, gods and heroism will be brought to life, telling the story of their struggles for power. Sung in German with English surtitles, Das Rheingold is the first in four musical dramas that are part of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Taking place on Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Sunday 9 and Tuesday 11 June 2019 from 6.30pm, the performance brings together Longborough’s music director, Anthony Negus, with ROH director Amy Lane to offer an intimate evening of the finest opera.
Saturday 22, Tuesday 25, Thursday 27 and Saturday 29 June 2019 and Monday 1 July 2019
Arguably one of the greatest Italian composers, Donizetti’s work will tell the tale of the tragic life of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn.
Brought to audiences by the talented duo, conductor Jeremy Silver and director Jenny Miller, the opera will take place on Saturday 22, Tuesday 25, Thursday 27 and Saturday 29 June 2019 and Monday 1 July 2019.
Thursday 11, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Tuesday 16, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 July 2019
Mozart’s moving work will unfold the story of Giovanni who commits an inexcusable crime. A hint of philosophy and a sprinkle of comedy make the performance captivating.
Conducted by Thomas Blunt and directed by Martin Constantine, the production will take place on Thursday 11, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Tuesday 16, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 July 2019.
Monday 29 and Wednesday 31 July 2019, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August 2019
Greek mythology, jealously and a hint of comedy make for a great tale from composer Cavalli. Dubbed as the Young Artist Production of 2019, La Calisto will feature exceptional artists at the beginning of their career.
Conducted by Lesley Anne Sammons and directed by Mathilde Lopez, the opera is a chance to see this rare work on Monday 29 and Wednesday 31 July 2019, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August 2019.
© SoGlos
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