Pop-up Opera

Presented as a gala concert to capture the breadth of Verdi’s output, led by the power and passion of The Orchestra of Scottish Opera under the baton of Stuart Stratford, The Verdi Collection features the romance of La traviata, the intrigue of Un ballo in maschera, the passion of La forza del destino, the stately tragedy of Don Carlo, and the domestic tragedy of Otello. Giuseppe Verdi’s prolific output was marked by many styles, themes, and stories in a career that spanned over 50 years. At the heart of all are instantly recognisable characters (noble heroes and dastardly villains alike), nuanced relationships between lovers and families, and melodies that transcend time.

Scottish Opera is delighted to present a selection of Italian opera’s greatest hits with a small cast of singers bringing numerous roles to life in a single evening, guaranteeing a great night out.

HHHH ‘The real fire came from the pit… This tour de force orchestral sound was the best Verdi playing I’ve heard at this address in years.’

The Times on Rigoletto 2018

November 2022 – February 2023

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen 19 November, 7.30pm Eden Court, Inverness 26 November, 7.30pm City Halls, Glasgow 10 February 2023, 7.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh 11 February, 7.30pm Running time approx. 2 hrs Interval 20 mins Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Conductor Stuart Stratford

‘all the drama, intensity and passion were captured to the full’

The Dundee Courier on The Puccini Collection 2021