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Saturday 14 November 2009
Flavio
James Conway director
Jonathan Peter Kenny conductor
Handel Flavio (Performed in English)
Flavio (1724) is a rarely performed, humorous opera, written for the finest Italian singers of the day.
The king's inelegant infatuations (reminiscent of the kings of England at the time!) cause some terrible mischief at court, running to a slap, a garrotting and a fateful duel - but it all leads to a double wedding and general celebration in one of Handel's most joyous choruses.
Performed in period costume on a brilliant blue set, this new production pays heed to every small mood swing in this lively, original opera.
'An astonishing achievement...the theatricality emerges with effortless artifice.' - The Sunday Times
Pre-performance talk: 'Semi Serious' - Flavio in the context of the Royal Academy Operas
Britten Studio, Snape 6.30pm. Admission free, but please book
Dine-and-Concert
There is a special Dine-and-Concert offer for this performance, to include canapés, interval drinks, and a three-course dinner. Please choose between pre-concert (from 5.30pm), or post-concert dinner. £65 (includes top price opera ticket), or £86 (Dine-and-Concert, plus a top price ticket for Ariodante).
Read reviews from The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian
ETO's General Director James Conway introduces Flavio:
Click here to watch rehearsal footage from ETO's Handel festival
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
7.30pm
Tickets £28, £25, £21, £16, £11 (under 27s half price)
Book both operas and receive a 25% discount
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Handelfest
This autumn, English Touring Opera commemorate with their Handel Festival the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frideric Handel, whose works for the stage represent the highest achievement in opera in this country.
An ambitious presentation of some lesser-known stage works, they bring the two most exciting operas from this Handel Festival to Snape.
'All should cherish English Touring Opera, one of the most innovative companies in the country.' - The Observer
Friday 13 November
Masterclass
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Ariodante
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Flavio
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