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A Night at The Opera at Christmas (feat. Nessun Dorma)
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an enchanting evening of passion, drama, and timeless music. Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK’s finest operatic voices for a sparkling Christmas concert featuring a glittering selection of the greatest opera arias ever composed—performed in the atmospheric, candlelit setting of St James Church Piccadilly.
This special seasonal concert brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the allure of Bizet and Donizetti in a programme designed to stir the soul and lift the spirit—perfect for a winter’s evening. Let the festive lights of London and the historic charm of this Baroque gem surround you with beauty, music, and celebration.
Nestled in the heart of the city and close to some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, St Mary le Strand is a hidden architectural treasure—a perfect setting for a festive night out.
Featuring
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with additional guest artists
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
“Libiamo!” La Traviata - Verdi
“Donde lieta” La Boheme – Puccini
“Non Più Andrai” La Nozze di Figaro - Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” Cosi 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
“”Vissi d’arte”. Tosca -Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” Turandot - Puccini
“Toreador” Carmen – Bizet
This special seasonal concert brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the allure of Bizet and Donizetti in a programme designed to stir the soul and lift the spirit—perfect for a winter’s evening. Let the festive lights of London and the historic charm of this Baroque gem surround you with beauty, music, and celebration.
Nestled in the heart of the city and close to some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, St Mary le Strand is a hidden architectural treasure—a perfect setting for a festive night out.
Featuring
Susan Parkes (Soprano) with additional guest artists
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
“Libiamo!” La Traviata - Verdi
“Donde lieta” La Boheme – Puccini
“Non Più Andrai” La Nozze di Figaro - Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” Cosi 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
“”Vissi d’arte”. Tosca -Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” Turandot - Puccini
“Toreador” Carmen – Bizet
Tuesday 29 Dec 26
St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
6pm, £22 - £50
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