Details
'Suor Angelica'....A Tuscan convent, late 17th Century, Sister Angelica was forced by her noble family to take the veil after giving birth to a son out of wedlock. The opera ends when Angelica drinks a poison she has made herself, realises she has committed a deadly sin and prays to the Virgin for forgiveness. As she dies, she has a vision in which the Virgin brings her son to her. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. In association with Classic FM
Cast/Performers
Catherine Mikic (mat)Jul 2 / 4 / 6),
Heather Hunter (Suor Angelica - Jun 26 / 28 / 29 / Jul 3 / 5),
Yvonne Fontane (Principessa),
Sarah Jennings (Principessa)
Creatives/Company
Music:
PucciniLyrics:
Giovacchino ForzanoCompany(s):
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Opera Holland Park (chorus)
Director:
Jamie HayesConductor:
Nicoletta ContiDesign:
Will Bowen