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The Bach Choir: Viva Verdi!

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Bach Choir singers on stage smiling, holding the score

Artists

David Hill – conductor

Giselle Allen – soprano
Pene Patti – tenor
The Bach Choir

Programme

Verdi La forza del destino: Overture

Verdi La forza del destino: Rataplan

Verdi La traviata: Brindisi

Verdi La traviata: Lunge da lei

Verdi La Traviata: Addio del passato

Verdi Il trovatore: Di quella pira

Verdi Il trovatore: Anvil Chorus

Verdi Nabucco: Entry Chorus

Verdi Nabucco: Va, pensiero (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)

— Interval —

Verdi Quattro pezzi sacri: Te Deum

Verdi Otello: Willow Song

Verdi Otello: Fuoco di gioia

Verdi Macbeth: Chorus, Patria Oppressa

Verdi Rigoletto: La Donna è Mobile

Verdi Aida: Triumphal March and Chorus, Gloria all'Egitto

‘Probably the finest independent choir in the world’ (Evening Standard) performs choruses by the master of Italian opera.

In a stirring concert, the Bach Choir presents Verdi’s best-loved opera choruses including ‘Va Pensiero’ from Nabucco, the ‘Anvil chorus’ from Il Trovatore and choruses from MacbethAidaOtello and La Traviata.

The programme also includes Verdi’s Four Sacred Pieces.

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Prices & Discounts

£10 – £55

Running time

1 hour 50 minutes, including 20-minute interval

Recommended age

From 7+

 

 

Box office

Southbank Centre Box Office: 020 3879 9555

Promoter

This concert is presented by The Bach Choir

Venue

Royal Festival Hall

Royal Festival Hall

Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX

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