LSO: Puccini’s Suor Angelica listing on Broadway Baby

OPERA IN CONCERT

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in Giacomo Puccinis heartfelt opera.

At the very centre of Puccinis late one-act opera is a nun with a tragic secret. Set in 20th century Italy, Suor Angelica follows the story of Sister Angelica, whose search for peace is troubled by her past. The opera contains some of Puccinis most intimate and atmospheric music, including Angelicas haunting solo, Senza mamma.

As part of their International Festival residency, the LSO are joined by their Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, an unparalleled interpreter of Puccinis music, bringing to the fore the drama and sorrow at the heart of this opera.

Puccinis opera is complemented in the first half of the concert by his impassioned Preludio sinfonico written when he was a student, alongside conductor-composer Victor de Sabatas colourful symphonic depiction of Juventus (Youth).

Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Endowment Fund

London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

James Grossmith Chorus Director

RSNO Youth Chorus

Patrick Barrett Chorus Director

Man Galoyan Suor Angelica

Kseniia Nikolaieva Principessa

Further casting to be announced

Puccini Preludio sinfonico

de Sabata Juventus

--Interval--

Puccini Suor Angelica*

*Sung in Italian with English surtitles

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