French Opera

Opera Foundry Presents French Opera

Opera Foundry brings together a programme of 19th and 20th Century French opera including including an excerpt from Berlioz’s ambitious Les Troyens, a scene from Massenet’s Don Quichotte and a rare opportunity to experience a substantial climactic section of Massenet’s Werther in a setting that’s perfect for this most intimate yet devastating tragedy.

Artistic and Musical Director, Richard Cartmale (former ENO tenor).

Pianist, Sarah Quantrell.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

Tickets £15 (under 16’s free). Available from www.opera-foundry.com or www2.richmond.gov.uk/RichmondBookings/Details.aspx?Id=54012

Opera Foundry develops the talents of individual opera performers through focussed coaching and performance opportunities. We provide individual opera singers the opportunity to develop their skills within the realm of opera and provide them with performance opportunities to present their work and hone their performance technique.

For our audiences, we showcase our singers through themed concerts. The performances are high quality and simply portrayed, making it about the music. In addition to an enjoyable evening, by attending our performances audience members are supporting the next generation of opera talent, and may even be getting a sneak preview of the next superstars!