Scottish Opera would seem to do no fallacious in the mean time. Coming quick on the heels of its five-star full stage manufacturing of La Traviata, the corporate proves that even in miniature their productions are a triumph.
Each Pop Up Opera occasion options specifically re-written variations of two much-loved classics. The first is A Little Bit of The Merry Widow by Lehár, organized by Derek Clark with cleverly written phrases by Allan Dunn who additionally guides us by the night’s occasions as our on stage narrator. Illustrations by Essi Kimpimäki present temper and background element.
“It’s the Parisian embassy of Pontevedro. A poor, but fiercely independent, little European state is throwing a grand party for the Grand Duke. Among the guests is Hanna Glawari, a widow with twenty million francs from her late husband, and the eyes of half of Pontevedro on her to make sure her fortune – by love or luck – stays in the country to boost its fortunes. But at such a lavish celebration full of champagne, good cheer, and many waltzes, her heart and hand are not the only love affairs underway…”
Our second manufacturing is A Little Bit of Don Giovanni, Mozart’s darkish story can also be organized by Derek Clark with phrases once more by Allan Dunn.
“In 18th-century Venice, charismatic womaniser Don Giovanni sets his sights on the naive young Donna Anna. With deadly consequences when his plan goes wrong. After a lifetime of flirtation, can our roguish anti-hero escape the consequences of his actions? Packed full of dramatic fights and comedic misunderstandings, Mozart’s ever-popular opera mixes darkness and light in this thrilling tale of the ultimate reckoning.”
Accompanied by Sasha Savaloni on guitar and Andrew Drummond Huggan on cello , you’ll be forgiven for pondering there was a complete band of musicians fairly than simply this vastly proficient pair taking part in.
Soprano Jessica Leary and Baritone Andrew McTaggart are first price singers and their voices alone and in unison soar on this setting. It is a privilege to be this up shut and private with two singers on the peak of their powers. The pair look as if they’re having a ball too (as does narrator Dunn) and this carries by to the viewers who depart on a excessive with these stunning songs, fantastically sung ringing of their ears.
A small however completely shaped manufacturing, and a must-see for opera lovers and those that need their first style of opera alike.
