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 Macbeth, Aida, Otello and La Traviata.
The programme also includes Verdi’s Four Sacred Pieces.
Need to know
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
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