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The Barber of Seville // ROSSINI

New production

Tues 20, Thurs 22 & Fri 23 March 7.30pm

Effervescent, high-spirited, vocally brilliant, a work of comic genius: Rossini's masterpiece The Barber of Seville is a favourite with audiences around the world. ETO's new production, directed by the exciting and imaginative Thomas Guthrie and conducted by an experienced master of Italian opera, Paul McGrath, promises to be one of the highlights of the artistic calendar in 2012.

The roguish young Count Almaviva, masquerading as the student Lindoro, will be sung by Nicholas Sharratt, one of the UK's most promising Italianate tenors.  Kitty Whately, winner of this year’s Kathleen Ferrier Award, plays his beloved Rosina, as cunning as she is lovely.

Sung in English Translation

Running Time: 2hrs 45mins (including interval)

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Eugene Onegin // TCHAIKOVSKY

Revival of ETO's 2007 production

Wed 21 & Sat 24 March 7.30pm 
Running time: 2 hrs 33 mins

ETO’s production of Tchaikovsky's romantic classic Eugene Onegin received critical acclaim and popular ovations around the country in 2007.  ETO Director James Conway and Conductor Michael Rosewell return to this striking production with a new cast, including emerging star Nicholas Lester in the title role.

With its heartfelt arias and ensembles, its splendid choruses and ballroom scenes, and Tchaikovsky's gift for melody, rich orchestration and drama, Eugene Onegin is a night at the opera for romantics of all ages. 

Sung in English Translation

Running Time: 2hrs 30mins (including interval)

…a dazzling Onegin”
THE GUARDIAN * * * *

www.englishtouringopera.org.uk

Look out for:

Pre Show Talks: 6.30pm Thurs 22 & Sat 24 March (Venue TBC)

Captioned Performances: Wed 21 & Sat 24 March