Dazzling operatic gems are not to be missed

Scottish Opera’s popular Opera Highlights is coming to Paisley again.

Sara Brodie will direct a programme of works by composers from across the centuries, from Handel and Gluck to Mozart, Verdi, Britten and Bernstein, all put together by Scottish Opera’s head of music Derek Clark.

Scottish Opera Emerging Artist 2018/19 soprano Lucy Anderson, who sang the role of Countess Ceprano in the Company’s 2018 revival of Rigoletto; mezzo-soprano Heather Ireson; tenor Tom Smith and baritone Harry Thatcher join Music Director/Pianist Elizabeth Rowe to bring to life some of opera’s best-known arias alongside hidden gems and forgotten favourites.

Sara said: “Opera Highlights 2019 offers a dazzling array of operatic hits from Wagner to Gilbert and Sullivan.

“We promise an evening of frivolities, folly and flirtation as our singers take you to the depths of the underworld, Paris at dawn, a Viennese masked ball and a tryst by the Thames.

“Four erstwhile travellers journey the seas of love and back again, in scenes of picaresque torment and delight, to warm your hearts on a chilly night.’

Scottish Opera’s general director, Alex Reedijk, said: “Following the tremendous success of our 17- date Autumn Opera Highlights tour, we are greatly looking forward to visiting 18 smaller and rural venues in the Spring.

“Th i s n e w , p i nt - sized production is a celebration of opera and the accomplished creative team will no doubt bring out the best in this talented cast, as they journey around Scotland from Barra to Boat of Garten.”

The show will be at the Wynd Auditorium at The Spires, Paisley, on Saturday, March 16, at 7.30pm.

Visit www.scottishopera. org.uk for details.

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