Peterborough Opera presents 'A Masked Ball' at Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle on Saturday 28th October 2017

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Peterborough Opera presents 'A Masked Ball'

Part of the Peterborough Opera 2017 - 'A Masked Ball' Series

Add to my Calendar 28-10-2017 19:30 28-10-2017 21:30 36 Peterborough Opera presents 'A Masked Ball' Verdi’s opera tells a tale of forbidden love, political conspiracies, fortune telling, betrayal and tragedy. The cast is led by Mark Ellse (Ricardo), Martin Muir (Renato), Liz Williams (Amelia), Ami Walsh (Ulrica), Anna Murgatroyd (Oscar), Lyndsey Evans (Edgar), Mike Hammond (Silvano), Glyn Jones (Tom), Simon Thompson (Samuel), Laurence Lewis (the Chief Magistrate) and Julie Van Haperen (Amelia’s servant). The production will be directed by Mark Ellse, with Kate Wishart returning as Musical Director. Whilst preparing for a masked ball, Prince Ricardo is informed by his friend and advisor, Renato, that there are people conspiring against him; Ricardo refuses to believe him. After being informed by Ulrica (the local fortune-teller) that he's going to be killed by a friend, Ricardo intercepts Amelia, the wife of Renato. They confess their forbidden love for each other, but unfortunately for them, Renato discovers them together and vows to join the conspirators in the plot to assassinate Ricardo. Will Ulrica’s predictions come true? Will Renato go through with the assassination of his friend? Featuring fabulous music by Verdi, A Masked Ball will be performed (in English) at Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October at 7.30pm. This performance will be accompanied by an orchestra. For more information about Peterborough Opera's future events, go to www.peterboroughopera.co.uk, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Queen Victoria Hall
7 West Street
Oundle
Northamptonshire
PE8 4EJ
England

Saturday 28th October 2017
7:30 PM

Programme

Giuseppe Verdi – Un Ballo in Maschera

Performers

Peterborough Opera

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Programme Note

Verdi’s opera tells a tale of forbidden love, political conspiracies, fortune telling, betrayal and tragedy. The cast is led by Mark Ellse (Ricardo), Martin Muir (Renato), Liz Williams (Amelia), Ami Walsh (Ulrica), Anna Murgatroyd (Oscar), Lyndsey Evans (Edgar), Mike Hammond (Silvano), Glyn Jones (Tom), Simon Thompson (Samuel), Laurence Lewis (the Chief Magistrate) and Julie Van Haperen (Amelia’s servant). The production will be directed by Mark Ellse, with Kate Wishart returning as Musical Director.

Whilst preparing for a masked ball, Prince Ricardo is informed by his friend and advisor, Renato, that there are people conspiring against him; Ricardo refuses to believe him.

After being informed by Ulrica (the local fortune-teller) that he's going to be killed by a friend, Ricardo intercepts Amelia, the wife of Renato. They confess their forbidden love for each other, but unfortunately for them, Renato discovers them together and vows to join the conspirators in the plot to assassinate Ricardo.

Will Ulrica’s predictions come true? Will Renato go through with the assassination of his friend?

Featuring fabulous music by Verdi, A Masked Ball will be performed (in English) at Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October at 7.30pm. This performance will be accompanied by an orchestra.

For more information about Peterborough Opera's future events, go to www.peterboroughopera.co.uk, or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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