Details

A singspiel in two acts. The Classical Opera Company makes a welcome return to the Festival to present the world première of its new completion of Zaide. Mozart wrote some 70 minutes of music for this remarkable opera, including the celebrated ‘Ruhe sanft’, and clearly held it in high regard. He feared, however, that the work was too serious for Viennese taste, and the unfinished score was left to gather dust. This new completion has been created by conductor Ian Page, with a new English text by Michael Symmons Roberts and Ben Power. The opera is directed by Melly Still, whose previous work includes the award-winning Coram Boy at the National Theatre and Rusalka at Glyndebourne Festival. The title role is sung by the exciting young South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza, with rising tenor Andrew Goodwin as Gomatz.

Cast/Performers

Pumeza Matshikiza (Zaide), Andrew Goodwin (Gomatz)

Creatives/Company

Music: Mozart
Producer: Buxton Festival
Company: Classical Opera Company
Director: Melly Still
Conductor: Ian Page
Other(s): Michael Symmons Roberts (text), Ben Power (text)