Garsington Opera is an experience so unique that it should not be missed. The theatre at Wormsley is an architectural wonder, shimmering glass, air and light (with good acoustics, too, that seems to float in the air. Not many theatres have an entire valley, complete with lake, as a backdrop ! But because the theatre is a gem, seats sell out fast. Under Music Director Douglas Boyd, with the support of Mark Getty, Garsington Opera at Wormsley is developing into the most innovative smaller house in the country. So Garsington Opera's "Opera for All" plans are extremely good news indeed.
Even more exciting, the opera being screened is the highlight of the whole season, Mozart Così fan tutte. Garsington Opera has a strong Mozart tradition, and is possibly ideal for thge more intimate Mozart operas, so this brand new production heralds great things. Douglas Boyd conducts and John Fulljames (Associate Director at the Royal Opera House) directs. Celebrity Lesley Garrett sings Despina, supported by Ashley Riches, Robin Treshler, Andreea Soare, Kathryn Rudge and Neal Davies.
Dates and venues here :
MARLOW Sunday 14 June 7.30pm Marlow Festival Enclosure
OXFORD Sunday 2 July 6pm Magdalen College Fields
LOUTH Sunday 5 July 1.30pm SO Festival, Westgate Fields
GRIMSBY Tuesday 29 Sept 12noon Grimsby Auditorium
WADDESDON Thursday 3 September Waddesdon Manor
RAMSGATE 10 – 15 October tbc Ramsgate Arts
A recording of Offenbach’s Vert-Vert from Garsington’s 2014 season will also be shown at the Marlow Festival in June. So, enjoy Garsington Opera in stately surroundings, or on the beach. Bring a picnic, or purchase on site. Photo : Mike Hoban
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