This week the Royal Northern College of Music is presenting Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore in the RNCM Theatre with Francesco Pasqualetti conducting the RNCM Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Pasqualetti studied with Sir Colin Davies and Gianandrea Noseda. The role of Adina is sung by 23 year old New Zealand soprano Bryony Williams with Nemorino by Chinese tenor Kang Wang. Both singer are currently studying for an RNCM International Artist Diploma.
The opera is directed by the RNCM's Head of opera Stefan Janski and designed by Lara Booth. There are performances 10, 12, 14 December, the performance on Thursday 12 December is conducted by Marco Bellasi, the RNCM's Junior Fellow in Conducting. Further information from the RNCM website.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
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