UKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA PRESENTS VERDI’S AIDA.

We are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever the Ukrainian National Opera®istouringtheUK from 9 February to 5 April2023.Comingallthe wayfromDnipro,Ukraine, this opera company, featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large liveorchestra comprising over thirty musicians, will première the exquisite Aida opera thisseason.

Ifyou’venevertriedopera before you will love the full orchestra experience with brand new settings and fantastic costumes, along with exquisite singing and wonderful tunes that you will be humming to yourself all thewayhome.

Verdi brings ancient Egypt tothestagewithanevolving love story against the backdrop of war. The Princess of Ethiopia (Aida) fallsinlovewiththeE

Egyptian General (Radames) who is equally besotted with her. Radames is chosen by the king to lead the war with Ethiopia and Aida is left to choose between her lover or her father and her country.

Arias such as ‘Se quel Guerrier io fossi!’ sung by Radames in the first act is one of the most famous arias of the operatic world. This opera will be sung in original language with Englishsurtitles.

A powerful opera with breath-taking melodies

The Ukrainian Opera from Dnipro is especially worth seeing as their creative development has moved forward in recent years, masteringandpopularisingthe world'sclassicalmusicheritage and turning to the works of modern composers, music of the 20th century, and in particular the Ukrainian classics. Producer, Alexej Ignatow of Amande Concerts Ltd. said: “We are really excited to be presenting this opera company to UK audiences in these difficulttimes.

The journey has been extremely challenging, but I amgladwehaveovercomethe many extraordinary obstacles and have now received all the necessary visas and clearances fortheUkrainianartists.

The cast has been rehearsing vigorously over the last five weeks, and will continue to do so until the very moment when they will be leaving for the UK. We in the production office are now fully focussed on marketing these operas and raising awareness. We hope to see you very soon at oneofourvenues!”

Amande Concerts Ltd,isaUK established production company dedicated to delivering highest quality classical art to British theatres. Ukrainian National Opera®, is a registered brand name of Amande Concerts Ltd. Over the last 16 years we have entertained audiences in London and all over the UK with performances by worldclass dancers and singers. We have presented the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Romeo & Juliet, Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote as well as operas such as Carmen, La Traviata, MadamaButterfly,LaBoheme, Rigolettoandmanymore.

07886548334 alexej@amande-concerts.co.uk http://www.ukrainian-operaballet.co.uk/