Experience an enchanting evening at our very first Opera Gala in the heart of Watford at St Mary's Watford, WD18 0EG at 7 PM. Join us as we introduce the talented first eight singers competing for your vote and a chance to perform with our orchestra on July 26th at St Jame's Church, Sussex Gardens, Paddington. Enjoy a captivating Opera repertoire as you indulge in a night of elegance. Don your finest attire, bring your friends, and savour a glass of wine as you immerse yourself in the music. This is a perfect opportunity to mingle with the community and enjoy an unforgettable night out in the heart of Watford.
| Opera Gala Day 1 | Repertoire |
| Christina Orjish (Soprano) |
Es Gibt Ein Reich from Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss Il Est Doux, Il Est Bon from Hérodiade by Jules Massenet Vola talor Dal Carcere from Il Corsaro by Giuseppe Verdi |
| Yulya Trishkeu - (Soprano) |
Donde Lieta from La Boheme by Giaccomo Pucini (3:25) Meine Lippen from Giuditta by Franz Lehar (6:21) Song To the Moon from Rusalka, by Antonin Dvorak (7:11) |
| Arina Mkrtchian (Mezzo-Soprano) |
Als Luise die Briefe, K520 by W.A.Mozart -(1.45-2 minutes ) All'afflitto è dolce il pianto from Roberto Devereux by G.Donizetti - (3.30 minutes) Fior di giaggiolo from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni (2 minutes) Ah, scòstati! .. Smanie IMplacabile (Dorabella's aria) from Cosi fan tutte by W.A.Mozart The Sun Whose Rays are All Ablaze from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan - (3 minutes" |
| Deborah Holborn (Mezzo-Soprano) |
Sein Wir Wieder Gut from Ariadne Auf Naxos by Richard Struass O Don Fatale from Don Carlo by G. Verdi Malheureux Roi from Les Troyens by Hector Berlioz Ja, Gretelchen from Hansel und Gretel by E. Humperdinck |
| Elinor Popham (Soprano) |
Caro Nome from Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi (5:15) Depuis Le Jour from Louise by G. Charpentier (4:45) Nun Eilt Herbei … Frohsinn und Laune from Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor by Otto Nicolai (6:30) |
| Richard Stark (Bass Baritone) |
Ein Madchen oder Weibchen from Die zauberflote by W.A.Mozart Pieta Rispetto Amore from Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi Tit Willow from Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan To-to Mi V Hlavě Le-Leži from The Bartered Bride by Bedrich Smetana |
| Sibel Demir (Soprano) |
Ach, Ich Fühl’s from Die Zauberflöte by W.A.Wolfgang Caro Nome from Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi Piangero from Giulio Cesare by George Friderick Handel |
| Ben Charles (Baritone) |
Look! Through The Port Comes The Moonshine Astray from Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten. Deh Vieni Alla Finestra from Don Giovanni by W. A. Mozart Papagena! Weibchen! Täubchen! from Die Zauberflöte by W. A. Mozart Mein Sehnen, Mein Wähnen from Die tote Stadt by Korngold |
If you have not bought your tickets yet, we cordially invite you to attend our concert. Without you promoting these young singers would be impossible. The event promises to be an exciting opportunity to have a nice time and enjoy lovely, soothing music in an intimate setting.
We look forward to seeing you again and appreciate your support in making this event a success.
07549431817 | hertfordshireopera@gmail.com