The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers will perform a dazzling selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, it'll be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Susan Parkes (soprano)
Additional operatic soloists to be announced shortly!
Programme includes
“Libiamo!” La Traviata - Verdi
“Voi Che Sapete” La Nozze di Figaro- Mozart
“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
“O Mio Babbino Caro” Gianni Schichi -Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” Turandot - Puccini
“Toreador” Carmen - Bizet
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.