From the performance veterans that brought you ”Semele” and professional performances in “The Okavango Macbeth,” Edinburgh Studio Opera is proud to present their 2013 Show “King Arthur and Sundry Other Musick by the Genius of Mr Henry Purcell”
Henry Purcell's "King Arthur" (1691) is best described as a series of musical interludes, originally written to accompany a drama about the adventures of the legendary British King.
With Purcell's sublime solo and choral writing intermingled with gorgeous dance music, the richly varied score blends wonderfully with the poetic lyrics of John Dryden. Coming as it does at the end of an Olympic year and at the start of another with a Scottish referendum, this lively and imaginative production explores what being British means today through humour, wit and exquisite musicality!
Book now to avoid disappointment!
“A solid and vastly entertaining production of this fantastical tale…paying tribute to its unique and distinctive qualities.” (ThePublicReviews.com, 2010)
“The Chorus of Baboons, provided by Edinburgh Studio Opera, are the other stars of the show. Their singing is pure and strong, especially the sopranos, full of commitment and tenderness” (The Caledonian Mercury, 2011)
Director: Lloyd Llewelyn-Jones
Musical Director: Michael Bawtree
Wednesday 27th February 7.30pm
Friday 1st March 7.30pm
Saturday 2nd March 7.30pm
Canongate Kirk
153 Canongate,
Edinburgh
EH8 8BN
Tickets £12/£8/£6
ESO Ticket phone: 07543496155
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