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The 2014 Festival opens with a fabulous gala concert of operatic highlights, starring two of Britain's most renowned singers, in an evening featuring the Wagnerian repertoire for which they're best known as well as popular Viennese music. Susan Bullock is one of the world's most sought-after dramatic sopranos. In recent seasons she has appeared as Wagner's Br?nnhilde in opera houses across the world. She became the first ever soprano to sing four consecutive cycles of Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Highly regarded in the Heldentenor repertoire, Richard Berkeley-Steele is known for roles in operas by Wagner, Richard Strauss and Britten, his recent performances include Tristan und Isolde at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. They are joined by the popular Kinder Children's Choir, of which Susan Bullock is Vice President.

Cast/Performers

Susan Bullock (soprano), Richard Berkeley-Steele (tenor), Sean Rafferty

Creatives/Company

Conductor: Stephen Barlow
Company: Kinder Children's Choir