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Set in 1930s Spain, La Favorite tells the tale of Fernand who abandons monastic life on falling in love with Leonor. However, it is only after their wedding that he discovers that she was once the mistress or 'la favorite' of King Alphonse of Castille who, forbidden by the Pope to divorce his wife, had agreed to release her to marry as a prize for Fernand's recent military victories. What will happen to the newlyweds now Leonor's shameful secret has been uncovered?

Creatives/Company

Author: Gaetano Donizetti

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Archive listings for La Favorite (2016)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T01920108699

Presented byUniversity College Opera. Adapted by R. Harris-Warrick. Director John Ramster. Conductor Charles Peebles. Performer David Woodward (Fernand). Performer Catherine Backhouse (Leonor). Performer Tristan Hambleton (Balthazar). Performer Kevin Greenlaw (King Alphonse).
14 Mar 16 to 19 Mar 16Theatre Royal Stratford East, Outer London :: V337
listing details L783955999

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