Opera Class concert 19 January London

OperaClass Presents: A Lunchtime Concert of Opera’s Most Beloved Arias and Duets

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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. OperaClass is pleased to present a selection of pieces that showcase the beauty and depth of opera in an intimate setting.

The program features some of the most cherished and emotionally resonant pieces in opera, bringing together works by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Rachmaninoff, and Lehár.

• 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.

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.

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.

• The Program

Total Duration: 56 minutes

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. Iolanta’s Aria

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Opera: Iolanta

Duration: 3:10

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

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

Duration: 10:00

10. Lippen schweigen

Composer: Franz Lehár

Opera: The Merry Widow

Duration: 4:00

• Event details.

Date: 19 January 2025

Time: 1.30pm

Venue: St.Columbus Church https://www.stcolumbas.org.uk

Free to attend with a retiring offering.

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