Fairytales & Fantasies: A journey into the mystical and magical realms through opera and song. at Mycenae House, London on Friday 7th June 2024

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Fairytales & Fantasies

A journey into the mystical and magical realms through opera and song.

Add to my Calendar 07-06-2024 19:00 07-06-2024 21:00 36 Fairytales & Fantasies The Classical Vocal Duo, Violet Vocals, composed of Soprano Zara Donaldson and Mezzo-Soprano Francesca Bartolo, return with their eagerly anticipated vocal concert 'Fairytales & Fantasies.' Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a captivating journey through Operatic Repertoire and Art Songs meticulously curated around the captivating themes of magic, myths, and timeless tales. This event promises to be an evening of artistic enchantment, transporting listeners to realms where dreams intertwine with reality.   Violet Vocals will be joined by pianist Pietro Iacopini and the Rajhan Harps. Together, they will delve into the depths of operatic wonder and soul-stirring art songs drawn from a diverse array of masterworks, including Dvořák's 'Rusalka,' Rossini's 'Cinderella,' and Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel,' among other captivating repertoire selections.   Zara Donaldson and Francesca Bartolo, who met whilst studying for their undergraduate degree in classical singing at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, formed a vocal duet aiming to inspire, uplift, and enrich the lives of audiences through the power of classical vocal music.   Both are now continuing their studies at Trinity Laban on the Masters in Music. As a duet they have arranged and performed in concerts across London and Malta, including singing at the Queens House, Malta society of the arts, Church of Saint Catherine of Italy, Valletta and others venues.  Violet Vocal's focus is creating concerts that link with the music they are creating to transport the audience. As a duet they also enjoy music outreach and have performed at the Royal London Hospital as part of their music programme. The performance starts at 7.00pm with a fifteen minute interval. Bar will be open.  Tickets are on sale now!          Mycenae House, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Mycenae House
90 Mycenae Rd
Greenwich
London
SE3 7SE
England

Friday 7th June 2024
7:00 PM

Programme

Antonin Dvorak – Rusalka, Op.114
Engelbert Humperdinck – Hansel and Gretel
Gioachino Rossini – La Cenerentola

Performers

Francesca Bartolo – mezzo-soprano
Zara Donaldson – soprano
Pietro Iacopini – piano
Katya Rajhans – Harp
Elizabeth Rajhans – Harp

Programme Note

The Classical Vocal Duo, Violet Vocals, composed of Soprano Zara Donaldson and Mezzo-Soprano Francesca Bartolo, return with their eagerly anticipated vocal concert 'Fairytales & Fantasies.' Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a captivating journey through Operatic Repertoire and Art Songs meticulously curated around the captivating themes of magic, myths, and timeless tales. This event promises to be an evening of artistic enchantment, transporting listeners to realms where dreams intertwine with reality.

Violet Vocals will be joined by pianist Pietro Iacopini and the Rajhan Harps. Together, they will delve into the depths of operatic wonder and soul-stirring art songs drawn from a diverse array of masterworks, including Dvořák's 'Rusalka,' Rossini's 'Cinderella,' and Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel,' among other captivating repertoire selections.

Zara Donaldson and Francesca Bartolo, who met whilst studying for their undergraduate degree in classical singing at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, formed a vocal duet aiming to inspire, uplift, and enrich the lives of audiences through the power of classical vocal music.

Both are now continuing their studies at Trinity Laban on the Masters in Music. As a duet they have arranged and performed in concerts across London and Malta, including singing at the Queens House, Malta society of the arts, Church of Saint Catherine of Italy, Valletta and others venues.

Violet Vocal's focus is creating concerts that link with the music they are creating to transport the audience. As a duet they also enjoy music outreach and have performed at the Royal London Hospital as part of their music programme.

The performance starts at 7.00pm with a fifteen minute interval. Bar will be open.

Tickets are on sale now!

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