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Chelsea Opera Group present Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas
A concert performance in French with English surtitles
Add to my Calendar 01-11-2026 17:30 01-11-2026 19:30 36 Chelsea Opera Group present Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas From the opening ominous drum roll, Ambroise Thomas’ opera Hamlet offers a dark and splendid sweep through the famous Shakespeare tragedy. It was an immediate critical and popular success following its Paris premiere in 1868, and while its fortunes waned in the 20th century, the superb coloratura showcase for Ophélie kept soprano stars such as Nellie Melba, Mary Garden and Joan Sutherland coming back to the role. This is a rare opportunity to hear a 19th-century dramatic gem, conducted by Jonathon Cole-Swinard (Head of Music and Chorus Director at Garsington Opera) in his debut with COG. Duration: approx. 3 hours (incl. interval) Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Tickets
Prices: £54.50, £44.50, £34.50, £24.50
Book Tickets
Programme
Performers
Jonathan Cole-Swinnard – Conductor
Jacques Imbrailo – baritone
Grace Durham – mezzo-soprano
Richard Wiegold – bass
Haegee Lee – Soprano
Jay Broadhurst – tenor
Ruairi Bowen – tenor
Malachy Frame – baritone
Thomas D Hopkinson – bass
Chelsea Opera Group Orchestra
Chelsea Opera Group Chorus
Programme Note
From the opening ominous drum roll, Ambroise Thomas’ opera Hamlet offers a dark and splendid sweep through the famous Shakespeare tragedy.
It was an immediate critical and popular success following its Paris premiere in 1868, and while its fortunes waned in the 20th century, the superb coloratura showcase for Ophélie kept soprano stars such as Nellie Melba, Mary Garden and Joan Sutherland coming back to the role.
This is a rare opportunity to hear a 19th-century dramatic gem, conducted by Jonathon Cole-Swinard (Head of Music and Chorus Director at Garsington Opera) in his debut with COG.
Duration: approx. 3 hours (incl. interval)
