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London Philharmonic Orchestra/Jurowski

Vladimir Jurowski conducts a concert performance of Tchaikovsky's final opera, Iolanta. With Tatiana

Sat 25th Oct

When Love Sings!

Stars of Candlelight Opera present a humourous concert, from Verdi arias to musical theatre.

Sun 16th Nov

The Cumnor Affair

Tete A Tete perform Philip Cashian and Iain Pears's Elizabethan murder mystery which explores the de

Mon 10th Nov-Sun 16th Nov

Opera Della Luna: Nightmare Songs

Simon Butteriss and Jeff Clarke present an evening of tongue-twisting text and rapid-fire alliterati

Mon 13th Oct-Tue 14th Oct

Made2Measure Opera: Orfeo Ed Eurydice

A production of Gluck's work based on the myth of Orpheus directed by Richard Jackson, with dances p

Sat 22nd Nov

Independent Opera: Pelleas Et Melisande

Dominic Wheeler takes the baton as Andrew Foster-Williams, Thorbjorn Gulbrandsoy and Delphine Gillot

Tue 18th Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

The Dalliance Of The Eagles

The Knack Singers and pianist Rufus Frowde premiere a new work by Graham Ross.

Thu 30th Oct

Richard Wagner: Der Fiegende Hollander/Friend

Thu 27th Nov

Opera Gala Night

Sun 28th Dec

The Royal Opera: Matilde Di Shabran

Mario Martone directs Rossini's action-packed tale of a Spanish tyrant, with Juan Diego Florez as Co

Thu 23rd Oct-Tue 11th Nov

The Royal Opera: Hansel Und Gretel

Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier direct Humperdinck's magical opera based on the Brothers Grimm's fa

Tue 9th Dec-Thu 1st Jan

The Royal Opera: La Calisto

David Alden directs Cavalli's story of Jupiter and his attempts to ensnare the beautiful Calisto - m

Fri 10th Oct

The Royal Opera: La Boheme

Christian Badea takes the baton as John Copley directs Puccini's much-loved romantic tragedy.With Wo

Sat 11th Oct-Sat 18th Oct

Jette Parker Young Artists: Facade, The Bear

The up-and-coming musicians mark the 25th anniversary of William Walton's death as they perform the

Tue 14th Oct-Fri 17th Oct

The Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera: The Tale Of Tsar Salt

Tugan Sokhiev takes the baton as the company make their Sadler's Wells debut with a performance of R

Fri 17th Oct-Sat 18th Oct

English Touring Opera: Rusalka

Chamber version of Dvorak's tale of a mermaid who risks everything for a love affair with a prince.

Fri 10th Oct

English Touring Opera: La Tragedie De Carmen

Andrew Steggall directs Bizet's torrid tale of a fiery Gypsy girl, a soldier and a bullfighter. Cond

Thu 9th Oct-Sat 11th Oct

English National Opera: Riders To The Sea

Richard Hickox takes the baton as Fiona Shaw directs Vaughan Williams's one-act opera about an elder

Thu 27th Nov-Sun 30th Nov

English National Opera: Partenope

Christopher Alden directs Handel's comic tale of three men competing for the hand of the Queen Of Na

Thu 9th Oct-Wed 12th Nov

English National Opera: Madam Butterfly

English National Opera: Madam Butterfly

Fri 12th Jun-Fri 10th Jul

English National Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagl

English National Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagl

Tue 7th Oct-Tue 28th Oct

English National Opera: Boris Godunov

Peter Rose takes the lead as Tim Albery directs Mussorgsky's turbulent account of the Tsar and his d

Mon 10th Nov-Mon 1st Dec

English National Opera: The Barber Of Seville

English National Opera: The Barber Of Seville

Wed 8th Oct-Fri 10th Oct

English National Opera: Aida

Last season's sell-out success returns as Jo Davies directs Verdi's tale of the doomed love between

Wed 22nd Oct-Sat 22nd Nov

Ellen Kent And Amphitheatre Productions: La Boheme

Ellen Kent And Amphitheatre Productions: La Boheme

Sun 26th Oct

Music Theatre Wales: For You

Michael Rafferty takes the baton as Michael McCarthy directs a new opera by Michael Berkeley and bes

Tue 28th Oct-Sun 2nd Nov

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