ENGLISH TOURING OPERA

11 - 12 MAR 2013

Così fan tutte – Mon 11 March
Simon Boccanegra – Tue 12 March

In Spring 2013, English Touring Opera presents the first ever operas to be staged at Curve. This feast of opera tells stories through the tradition of bel canto, meaning beautiful singing.

Così fan tutte

One of Mozart’s most famous scores, Così fan tutte is a lively comedy of innocence and experience. In one day fiancés are parted, and new fiancés found – or so it seems. Discovering they are not at all the people they thought they were is strange, exciting, and very embarrassing.

Sung in English

Simon Boccanegra

In Simon Boccanegra, Verdi’s depiction of the shimmering Mediterranean is wonderful. So too are the characters he creates, from Simon, the rough-hewn buccaneer, to his spiteful adversary, his own father-in-law. The story comes from the history of Genoa, for centuries a great maritime republic.

Sung in Italian

Opera Star In An Hour with Jessica Maryon Davies - Sat 9 Mar £3 - 1pm to 2pm

Join Jessica Maryon, a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, and a trained vocalist who is here to help you find the singer within you over a fun-filled hour for new singers.

For more information or to book contact our Ticket Office on 0116 242 3595.