CBSO: A Taste of Opera

Carlo Rizzi  Conductor

Seong-Jin Cho  Piano

Rossini  The Thieving Magpie: Overture, 10mins

Beethoven  Piano Concerto No.1, 37mins

Puccini (arr. Rizzi)  Tosca: Symphonic Suite, 20min

Puccini (arr. Rizzi)  Madam Butterfly: Symphonic Suite, 18mins

Mischief, murder and magnificence in a brilliant showcase for the orchestra – with a little help from the Opera.

Be immersed in a dazzling array of sounds and moods. Rossini’s Thieving Magpie sounds as mischievous as ever, from opening drumroll to galloping conclusion. Beethoven’s early piano concerto is both assertive and playful, full of bold contrasts and surprising effects. The exceptional young pianist Seong-Jin Cho dazzles in the solo part. In the second half we find beauty in tragedy: orchestral suites from two of Puccini’s most powerful operas, Tosca and Madam Butterfly, arranged by conductor Carlo Rizzi. Puccini’s genius at orchestration is revealed in all its expressive glory.

Ticket prices include the coach fare, performance ticket, driver's gratuity and administrative costs.

Muxton 11.35am, Newport 12.05pm and Cosford 12.25pm