Proms at St Jude's. 25th June 2025

Proms at St Jude's: A Lunchtime Concert of Opera’s Most Beloved Arias and Duets

//Here, you can find the program and translations of all the pieces being performed into English.//

We invite you to a lunchtime concert featuring some of opera’s most popular and emotionally powerful arias and duets, performed by accomplished opera singers. The program features some of the most cherished and emotionally resonant pieces in opera, bringing together works by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mozart, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Rachmaninoff, and Lehár.

📍25th June | 12:00 | Proms at St Jude's

• Our Artists

Efim Zavalny — Baritone

Efim Zavalny is a distinguished Russian baritone and former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre. With a repertoire that includes iconic roles such as Don Giovanni, Silvio, and Onegin, Efim brings depth and passion to his performances. He is renowned for his expressive interpretations of song cycles by Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff, and Sviridov. Learn more

Gulshan Akin — Soprano

Gulshan Akin is a lyric-dramatic soprano celebrated for her powerful voice and emotive performances. Her versatile repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary opera, captivating audiences with classical and folk music alike. Originally from Azerbaijan, Gulshan has become a respected performer in London’s opera scene. Learn more

Rebekka Magomedova — Pianist

Rebekka Magomedova is a collaborative pianist and former répétiteur at the Mariinsky Theatre. She has worked with esteemed conductors and artists such as Valery Gergiev, Teodor Currentzis, and Ildar Abdrazakov. Rebekka’s artistry enhances the emotional impact of each performance. Learn more

• Program Descriptions

➡️ A Quick Guide for First-Time Opera Listeners

➡️ English Translations of the Lyrics

1. Elisabetta’s Entrance

Composer: Richard Wagner

Opera: Tannhäuser

Duration: 3:32

2. Wolfram’s Romance

Composer: Richard Wagner

Opera: Tannhäuser

Duration: 5:00

3. Marfa's Aria

Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Opera: The Tsar's Bride

Duration: 05:00

4. Onegin’s Aria

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Opera: Eugene Onegin

Duration: 5:00

5. La ci darem la mano

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Opera: Don Giovanni

Duration: 6:00

6. Non più andrai

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro

Duration: 4:00

7. Cio-Cio San’s Aria (Un bel dì vedremo)

Composer: Giacomo Puccini

Opera: Madama Butterfly

Duration: 4:45

A short break for the singers, filled with Dvořák’s charming Humoresque.

8. Silvio and Nedda’s Duet

Composer: Ruggero Leoncavallo

Opera: Pagliacci

Duration: 10:00

9. Zemfira’s and Aleko’s Scene

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Opera: Aleko

10. Hanna and Danilo's Duet

Composer: Franz Lehár

Opera: The Merry Widow

• Event details.

Date: 25 June 2025

Time: 12:00

Venue: St Judes

Free to attend.

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