An introduction to opera

We hope you enjoy this selection of some of our favourite arias and duets from opera’s big hits and hidden gems, presented by Jonathan Cooke (Tenor), Emily Sloan (Mezzo-Soprano), Bronwen Stephens-Harding (Mezzo-Soprano) and Sam Young (Baritone), accompanied by Guy Murgatroyd (Piano).

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Bronwen Stephens-Harding, Mezzo-Soprano

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Guy Murgatroyd, Pianist

MEET OUR ARTISTS

We'll introduce each piece throughout the show, but if you'd like to know more, please click on the links below for translations and tidbits about the music.

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Anvil Chorus

Vedi! Le fosche notturne spoglie
Look! A new day is dawning

A rousing Gypsy celebration of drinking, dancing and friendship.

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Questa o quella

Questa o quella
This one or that one

The ultimate cad, the Duke of Mantua, finds all beautiful women to his liking…

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Papageno-Papagena Duet

Papageno-Papagena Duet

Papageno and Papagena sing a flirtatious duet.

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Toreador’s Toast

Votre Toast
To your health!

Escamillo, revelling in his celebrity and the thrill of the bullfight, toasts the soldiers in the tavern as fellow fighters…

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Nessun dorma

Nessun dorma
None shall sleep

Prince Calàf sings a triumphant ode to love.

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Thank you for coming with us on this Rogue Opera journey through some of opera's best arias, duets and ensembles.

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