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A Night at The Opera at Christmas (Feat. Nessun Dorma) by Candlelight
Celebrate the final days of the year with an unforgettable evening of passion, drama, and glorious music, performed in the breathtaking candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral.
Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a cast of brilliant operatic voices for a sparkling concert featuring some of the greatest opera arias ever composed—a perfect way to add magic and meaning to the festive season as the New Year approaches.
This beautifully curated programme brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the irresistible allure of Bizet and Donizetti. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or simply looking to experience something uplifting and moving, this performance promises a night of emotional depth, virtuosity, and timeless beauty.
Set within the soaring gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, this is an atmospheric musical celebration just steps from the city's top restaurants and bars—an ideal evening out during the holiday season.
Featuring
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with special guest tenor and baritone soloists
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
“Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” – La Traviata, Verdi
“Voi Che Sapete” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
“Non Più Andrai” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” – Così Fan Tutte, Mozart
“La Ci Darem la Mano” – Don Giovanni, Mozart
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” – L’Elisir d’Amore, Donizetti
“Habañera” – Carmen, Bizet
“Au Fond du Temple Saint” – Les Pêcheurs de Perles, Bizet
“Un Bel Di Vedremo” – Madama Butterfly, Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” – Turandot, Puccini
“Toreador Song” – Carmen, Bizet
Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a cast of brilliant operatic voices for a sparkling concert featuring some of the greatest opera arias ever composed—a perfect way to add magic and meaning to the festive season as the New Year approaches.
This beautifully curated programme brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the irresistible allure of Bizet and Donizetti. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or simply looking to experience something uplifting and moving, this performance promises a night of emotional depth, virtuosity, and timeless beauty.
Set within the soaring gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, this is an atmospheric musical celebration just steps from the city's top restaurants and bars—an ideal evening out during the holiday season.
Featuring
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with special guest tenor and baritone soloists
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
“Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” – La Traviata, Verdi
“Voi Che Sapete” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
“Non Più Andrai” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” – Così Fan Tutte, Mozart
“La Ci Darem la Mano” – Don Giovanni, Mozart
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” – L’Elisir d’Amore, Donizetti
“Habañera” – Carmen, Bizet
“Au Fond du Temple Saint” – Les Pêcheurs de Perles, Bizet
“Un Bel Di Vedremo” – Madama Butterfly, Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” – Turandot, Puccini
“Toreador Song” – Carmen, Bizet
Monday 29 Dec 25
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester M3 1SX
£20, £30, £40, £45 Monday 29th December 2025, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
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