Details

Set in Paris in1905, a three act comedy which includes a can-can at Chez Maxim's. The plot centres around the past love affair between Madame Glavari (the wealthy widow of the title) and Count Danilovitsch - which becomes inextricably entailed with the appalling state of the Pontevedrian economy (they need her cash). Several sub-plots add to the drama - the Ambassador's fondness for young females and his wife's penchant for even younger men - all help to produce an evening of witty songs and lively music. New English performing version specially designed for Opera Holland Park by Nigel Douglas. Sung in English. Wednesday Jun 27 - Charity Gala in aid of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Running time time 3 hours including an interval of 20 minutes.

Creatives/Company

Music: Franz Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein
Company(s): Cadogan Opera, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Holland Park, Opera Holland Park Chorus
Conductor: Tom Higgins
Director: Michele Hardy
Design: Peter Rice