Tales laced with jealousy and revenge
IN February, Opera and Ballet International proudly present two Ellen Kent productions at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Both productions have international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
On February 9, Ellen Kent returns with a new production of Verdi’s Nabucco, the very first opera she ever produced.
Nabucco stars Olga Perrier, the international French soprano, as Abigail.
Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves, Va Pensiero, follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco.
This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy.
A spectacular traditionally-staged production featuring magnificent sets and costumes with amazing lighting and stage effects which includes the burning down of Soloman’s temple with amazing light effects, flaming torches and an exotic dance sequence.
Nabucco is sung in Italian with English surtitles and promises to be an evening to remember. Cast is subject to change. influenced by the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides.
This new version of Aida symbolises the powerful religious hold of the priests of Egypt.
The production is sung in Italian with English surtitles. The cast is subject to change. “Visually and vocally gripping from start to finish” – The Independent
“Bursting with colour, grandeur and wealth” – Edinburgh Evening News ● Both productions start at 7.30pm and tickets for Nabucco and Aida are priced at £35, £28 and £21. Students/Under 16s - £20.
Call the Venue Cymru Box Office on 01492 872000 or book online via venuecymru.co.uk