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TOSCA (PUCCINI)
Live broadcast Teatro Carlo Felice, Genova, Italy
Thursday 10TH June 7.30pm
This production from the historic Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, Italy, stars the opera world’s power couple, Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato, as lovers Tosca and Cavaradossi. A tragic tale of doomed love interlaced with the age-old themes of jealousy, lust and intrigue, has ensured Tosca its place in the top ten of opera favourites.
Pikovaya Dama Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Thursday 1st july @ 7pm
Pikovaya Dama (The Queen of Spades) by Tchaikovsky is the tragic story of a compulsive gambler whose passion drives him to sacrifice his love, to commit murder and ultimately to die. It is one of several great Russian operas based on the works of Pushkin and was adapted by Modest Tchaikovsky, the composer’s brother and close collaborator. Set in 18th century St. Petersburg, this production from the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona is directed by Gilbert Deflo with set and costume design by William Orlandi. It stars Emily Magee as Lisa and Ben Heppner as Guermann, with Michael Boder as Musical Director.
Sung in Russian with English subtitles