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St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Programme
Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata: 'Libiamo ne'lieti calici'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Le Nozze di Figaro: 'Voi che sapete'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Le Nozze di Figaro: 'Non piu andrai'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Cosi fan Tutte: 'Un Aura amorosa'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Don Giovanni: duet 'La ci darem la mano'
Gaetano Donizetti – L'Elisir d'Amore: 'Una furtiva lagrima'
Georges Bizet – Carmen: Habanera
Georges Bizet – Les Pêcheurs de perles : duet 'Au fond du temple saint'
Giacomo Puccini – Madama Butterfly: 'Un bel di vedremo'
Giacomo Puccini – Turandot: 'Nessun dorma'
Georges Bizet – Carmen: March of the Toreadors
Performers
Susan Parkes – soprano
Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme Note
Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, drama and timeless music as the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta along with some of the UK’s finest operatic voices present a glittering selection of the greatest opera arias ever composed. Set in the stunning, candlelit interior of St Mary le Strand, this concert promises a feast for the senses.
From the playful elegance of Mozart to the soaring drama of Puccini and Verdi, this carefully curated programme celebrates the genius of opera’s greatest composers—their melodies, characters, and emotional depths brought to life by world-class performers in an intimate and inspiring setting. The venue is surrounded by excellent restaurants and bars, and is perfectly located to complete your evening in style.
One of London’s hidden architectural gems, St Mary le Stand is a masterpiece of English Baroque design, attributed to the legendary James Gibb, whose vision has shaped some of Britain’s most iconic buildings. With its grand columns, intricate ceiling, and historic charm, the church offers an atmosphere as rich and evocative as the music itself.
