Orlando Jopling, conductor / Guido Martin-Brandis, director
Adina Galina Averina
Nemorino Thomas Elwin
Belcore James Atkinson
Dulcamara Alex Jones
Gianetta Sofia Kirwin-Baez
Lauretta Rebecca Milford
with The Wild Arts Ensemble
Wild Arts, in their debut at Thaxted Festival, bring their trademark effervescent storytelling to Donizetti’s opera The Elixir of Love. One of the great Italian operas, premiered in 1832, it is full of tunes, romantic arias and mischievous comedy. Peasant Nemorino is madly in love with Adina. But she’s wealthy, popular and beautiful and he doesn’t dare to declare his love. After twists and turns in the plot, and several misunderstandings, a happy conclusion is reached.
Orlando Jopling, Founder and Artistic Director of Wild Arts, has conducted at the Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet, recently working on Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana, Giselle and Coppélia. He says of Wild Arts: ‘We take risks, playing opera and symphonic repertoire as chamber music, collaboratively, and in unusual locations. We mix incredibly talented young musicians with the expertise of musicians who have performed on the great world stages.’
The performance will be fully staged in costume, sung in English by a stunning cast from major opera houses, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis, with chamber orchestra conducted by Orlando Jopling. Rising star soprano Galina Averina is not to be missed!
There will be a long interval for picnics in Thaxted’s Conservation Garden, in Margaret Street, close to the Church.
‘A fine young cast excel, with engaging energy and superb singing.’ The Guardian. Click to read the Guardian review of Wild Arts’ Così fan Tutti, 2022, which played to packed houses.
‘Wild Arts’ opera evenings are of a breathtakingly high, ROH-level musical standard – gorgeous musicians and mischievously well-acted. I’d follow them anywhere.’ Libby Purves
This concert is sponsored by friends of Thaxted Festival who wish to remain anonymous.
Tickets: £39, £30, £24, £16
£10 special offer: best available seats for those aged 30 and under.
Tickets for picnic spaces in Thaxted’s Conservation Garden: £2 per person. Please book in advance.
