A Night at the Opera: Portsmouth Choral Union at David Russell Theatre, Portsmouth on Saturday 21st June 2025

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

A Night at the Opera

Portsmouth Choral Union

Add to my Calendar 21-06-2025 19:30 21-06-2025 21:30 36 A Night at the Opera In opera, the chorus serves as both a musical and dramatic element, often representing a group of people within the story and often commenting on the action. They can be roles like soldiers, citizens, or courtiers, and they enhance the emotional impact and musical texture of the opera. The chorus can also be used to represent the collective voice of a community, influencing and advancing the narrative. This concert includes some of the most famous choruses and we are very excited to sing them for you! David Russell Theatre, Portsmouth DD/MM/YYYY

Details

David Russell Theatre
Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2LN
England

Saturday 21st June 2025
7:30 PM

Programme

Giuseppe Verdi – Nabucco: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves
Aleksandr Borodin – Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
Georges Bizet – Carmen: March of the Toreadors
Giuseppe Verdi – Aida: Triumphal March

Performers

David Gostick – Conductor

Southern Pro Musica
Portsmouth Choral Union

Programme Note

In opera, the chorus serves as both a musical and dramatic element, often representing a group of people within the story and often commenting on the action. They can be roles like soldiers, citizens, or courtiers, and they enhance the emotional impact and musical texture of the opera. The chorus can also be used to represent the collective voice of a community, influencing and advancing the narrative. This concert includes some of the most famous choruses and we are very excited to sing them for you!

Favourite choruses, arias and ensembles from the world of grand opera!

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