The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading singers will perform a dazzling selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are also a good choice of restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out at the opera!
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Susan Parkes (Soprano)
Other operatic soloists to be confirmed
Programme includes
_Libiamo Traviata _- Verdi
_Voi che sapete _ - Mozart
_Non più andrai _- Mozart
_Un aura amorosa cosi _- Mozart
_La ci darem la mano_ - Mozart
_Una furtiva lagrima_ - Donizetti
_Carmen habenera_ - Bizet
_Pearl fishers Duet_ - Bizet
_O mio babbino _- Puccini
_Nessun dorma _- Puccini
_Torreador_ - Bizet
And other works...
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.