The Grange Festival 2025 - Season Leaflet

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at the Opera

This one-of-a-kind concert celebrates the connections between opera and the music of Queen and Freddie Mercury, as well as 50 years of Queen’s legendary album, A Night at the Opera which introduced the world to Bohemian Rhapsody.

Experience opera classics alongside orchestrated Queen hits, curated and conducted by Edwin Outwater leading the

Concert Orchestra and an ensemble of operatic

Summertime

CONCERT

This year we welcome one of Europe’s top big bands, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw Together with Dutch jazz superstar Fay Claassen they will perform hits from the Great American Songbook.

This golden age of music (1920–1950) was shaped by composers like Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern and their impressive collection of classics which have truly stood the test of time. Guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your hearts singing.

La Traviata Verdi

Violetta trades a life of glamour for a chance at true love, but family pressures push her toward a heartbreaking decision.

This new production of Verdi’s timeless masterpiece from Maxine Braham and Jamie Vartan features Samantha Clarke as Violetta and conductor Richard Farnes leading the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in his Festival debut.

Sparkling with melody, mischief and a masquerade, the greatest operetta of all time arrives in a stylish new 1920’s production from Paul Curran and Gary McCann

An ensemble cast led by Sylvia Schwartz and Charles Rice brings the witty English translation to life, with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Daniel.

Bernstein on Broadway

From the vibrant rhythms of

Les Indes Galantes

Ballet Black

Double Bill

Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating a prominent platform for dancers and artists of Black and Asian descent, as well as establishing a new canon of ballet repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.

In this double bill, Award-winning choreographer Chanel DaSilva explores the intense practice of shadow work and how it can reveal our true selves. Franco-British artist and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet, Sophie Laplane, explores triumph over adversity in If At First inspired by the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Welsh National Opera Orchestra led by Karen Kamensek

This musical celebration showcases unforgettable moments, and some rare gems, from one of the most iconic composers in history.

The Meath Gala Die

West Side Story to the thrilling musicality and wit of Candide and On the Town, Leonard Bernstein’s revolutionary impact on musical theatre is undeniable. Bernstein on Broadway brings together acclaimed West End and opera performers with the

This year we have introduced a wider range of prices, with seven price levels across each

and

OPERA & DANCE

plan below is the same for all performances.

Here is what you can expect from our landmark Festival next summer:

• More artists and more performances than ever before!

• A wide range of work, from time-tested classics to cutting-edge collaborations.

• Greater choice of prices, with more than 5,000 tickets under £100.

• A new ticket scheme for young adults with no upfront membership fee and tickets from £5.

Tickets go on sale 4 February 2025. Please consider joining as a Festival Friend to access priority booking and the widest selection of seats, dates and prices. Find out more on our website thegrangefestival.co.uk/festival-friends We hope to see you in 2025!

CONCERTS

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