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Royal Festival Hall

Zurich Opera

Sunday 17 May 2009 Sunday 17 May 2009

Enter a world of back-stabbing, politics, power and corruption in this concert performance of Handel’s first masterpiece, Agrippina.

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Enter a world of back-stabbing, politics, power and corruption in this concert performance of Handel’s first masterpiece, Agrippina.

Royal Festival Hall

Anna Netrebko, soprano; Dmitri

Tuesday 19 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009

As part of the International Voices series, stars from the world of opera Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky perform with the Philharmonia Orchestra in a dazzling programme to include...

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As part of the International Voices series, stars from the world of opera Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky perform with the Philharmonia Orchestra in a dazzling programme to include favourites and hidden gems from the French, Italian and Russian operatic repertoire.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Chelsea Opera Group

Sunday 7 June 2009 Sunday 7 June 2009

In 1857 when Verdi composed Simon Boccanegra he already written several popular works - it followed immediately after La Traviata and The Sicilian Vespers.

EVENT TAGS:: Music | Orchestral | Music | Opera

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In 1857 when Verdi composed Simon Boccanegra he already written several popular works - it followed immediately after La Traviata and The Sicilian Vespers.

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Purcell Room

An Evening with Nelly Miricioiu

Wednesday 14 October 2009 Wednesday 14 October 2009

Having just returned to sing an outstanding Tosca at the Royal Opera Covent Garden, the internationally renowned British-Romanian soprano Nelly Miricioiu appears for a rare solo recital on behalf...

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Having just returned to sing an outstanding Tosca at the Royal Opera Covent Garden, the internationally renowned British-Romanian soprano Nelly Miricioiu appears for a rare solo recital on behalf of the charity Hospices of Hope.

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Royal Festival Hall

Porgy & Bess

Monday 26 October 2009 Tuesday 27 October 2009

Gershwin's American folk opera is widely regarded as one of the operatic masterpieces of the 20th century, featuring much-loved songs including 'Summertime', 'It ain't necessarily so' and 'Bess,...

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Music | Opera | International Voices 09/10

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Gershwin's American folk opera is widely regarded as one of the operatic masterpieces of the 20th century, featuring much-loved songs including 'Summertime', 'It ain't necessarily so' and 'Bess, you is my woman now'.

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Royal Festival Hall

Renée Fleming, soprano

Tuesday 3 November 2009 Tuesday 3 November 2009

American soprano Renée Fleming is renowned across the world for her beautiful voice and innate musicianship.

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Music | Opera | International Voices 09/10

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American soprano Renee Fleming is renowned across the world for her beautiful voice and innate musicianship.

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Royal Festival Hall

Angela Gheorghiu

Tuesday 10 November 2009 Tuesday 10 November 2009

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu has impressed opera audiences across the world, including at the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and La Scala in Milan.

EVENT TAGS:: Music | Song | Music | Opera | International Voices 09/10

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Soprano Angela Gheorghiu has impressed opera audiences across the world, including at the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and La Scala in Milan

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Royal Festival Hall

Bryn Terfel - Bad Boys

Wednesday 11 November 2009 Wednesday 11 November 2009

The UK's most celebrated baritone takes to the stage to perform a devilish selection of arias celebrating the greatest villains from the worlds of opera and musicals.

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Music | Opera | International Voices 09/10

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The UK's most celebrated baritone takes to the stage to perform a devilish selection of arias celebrating the greatest villains from the worlds of opera and musicals.

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Royal Festival Hall

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday 18 November 2009 Wednesday 18 November 2009

Enjoy a semi-staged version of excerpts of Schnittke's opera The History of Dr Faustus.

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Enjoy a semi-staged version of excerpts of Schnittke's opera The History of Dr Faustus.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday 22 November 2009 Sunday 22 November 2009

Part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra's absorbing day of music and discussion celebrating the life and music of Alfred Schnittke.

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Part of the London Philharmonic Orchestra's absorbing day of music and discussion celebrating the life and music of Alfred Schnittke

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Royal Festival Hall

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 28 November 2009 Saturday 28 November 2009

1986 was the beginning of the end for Schnittke. As the Cold War began to thaw, so his health fell into rapid decline.

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An evening featuring Schnittke's Cello Concerto No.

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Royal Festival Hall

Philharmonia Orchestra

Thursday 10 December 2009 Thursday 10 December 2009

Richard Wagner's operas are artistic masterpieces that broke new ground in both style and structure.

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A programme of excerpts of Wagner’s finest operas, conducted by legendary conductor Sir Charles Mackerras

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Royal Festival Hall

Philharmonia Orchestra

Sunday 13 December 2009 Sunday 13 December 2009

A concert of fairytales and country scenes sets the magical scene for an early Christmas treat.

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Sir Charles Mackerras conducts operatic excerpts and Beethoven’s programmatic Pastoral Symphony

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Royal Festival Hall

Anna Netrebko, soprano; Dmitri Hvorostovsky, baritone

Monday 18 January 2010 Monday 18 January 2010

Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky perform favourite songs from the French, Italian and Russian operatic repertoire.

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Orchestral | Music | Opera

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Anna Netrebko and Dmitri Hvorostovsky perform favourite songs from the French, Italian and Russian operatic repertoire.

The Clore Ballroom

Pegasus Opera & London Community Gospel Choir Sing-Off!

Sunday 31 January 2010 Sunday 31 January 2010

Join two of London's well-known choirs for a day of choral challenge.

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Join two of London's well-known choirs for a day of choral challenge.

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Royal Festival Hall

Roberto Alagna

Tuesday 9 February 2010 Tuesday 9 February 2010

Southbank Centre is sorry to announce the cancellation by Universal Music Classical Management & Productions Ltd (UMCMP) of the Roberto Alagna 'Sicilien' concert on Tuesday 9 February 2010.

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Southbank Centre is sorry to announce the cancellation by Universal Music Classical Management & Productions Ltd (UMCMP) of the Roberto Alagna 'Sicilien' concert on Tuesday 9 February 2010

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Chelsea Opera Group

Sunday 21 February 2010 Sunday 21 February 2010

The ever-popular lyrical tragedy, La traviata, together with Il trovatore and Rigoletto, marks the watershed between Verdi’s earlier and later styles.

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Orchestral | Music | Opera

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The ever-popular lyrical tragedy, La traviata, together with Il trovatore and Rigoletto, marks the watershed between Verdi’s earlier and later styles.

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Royal Festival Hall

The Mikado

Sunday 14 March 2010 Sunday 14 March 2010

A special all-star semi-staged performance to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Gilbert and Sullivan’s crowning masterpiece, The Mikado.

EVENT TAGS:: Music | Orchestral | Popular classical | Music | Opera

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A special all-star semi-staged performance to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Gilbert and Sullivan’s crowning masterpiece, The Mikado

The Clore Ballroom

The Clothesburger

Tuesday 23 March 2010 Tuesday 23 March 2010

Acclaimed British composer, Errollyn Wallen, has worked alongside Pegasus Opera singing leaders and director Frances M Lynch in an ambitious eight-school project.

EVENT TAGS:: Children & Family | Family | Free | Music | Opera

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Acclaimed British composer, Errollyn Wallen, has worked alongside Pegasus Opera singing leaders and director Frances M Lynch in an ambitious eight-school project.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Psappha: Trouble in Tahiti

Friday 26 March 2010 Friday 26 March 2010

Psappha, one of Britain's leading new music ensembles, presents Bernstein's first foray into music theatre, his one-act operatic masterpiece Trouble in Tahiti.

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Psappha, one of Britain's leading new music ensembles, presents Bernstein's first foray into music theatre, his one-act operatic masterpiece Trouble in Tahiti.