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Royal Opera House, London Tue, 2nd February 2010 - Wed, 17th February 2010 From £46.00*Jonathan Miller’s now-classic production, contemporary and urbane in its staging, returns. Conductor Julia Jones who recently led Così fan tutte at the Vienna State Opera to great acclaim, makes her Covent Garden debut. Be prepared for the most sublime singing and acting from a young and dynamic cast. Running time: 3 hours 30 minutes | 1 Interval Sung in Italian with English surtitles Classical opera meets contemporary style in this ever-popular staging of Mozart’s operatic gem that brings its look – and its relevance – right up to date. But Jonathan Miller’s production for The Royal Opera also focuses on the timeless themes of a drama that sees two men test the loyalties of their girlfriends to breaking point. Part comedy, part tragedy, it is a wry study in love, manipulation and trust. Music by Mozart is in turn poignant and stoic, heartfelt and romantic, and includes several famous arias and ensembles you are sure to remember. The fine cast bring out all the subtle changes of their circumstances and volatile emotional responses to the power play in which they are caught. A tour de force of opera performance, there is a Covent Garden debut for conductor Julia Jones, and a cast of well-known names for the two couples and their manipulators. A great score, a famous production and wonderful singers: this Season’s Così fan tutte is as much a ‘must see’ for opera lovers as ever. CREDITS Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Director Jonathan Miller Designer Jonathan Miller Lighting Jonathan Miller John Charlton PERFORMERS Conductor Julia Jones Ferrando Charles Castronovo Guglielmo Troy Cook Don Alfonso William Shimell Fiordiligi Sally Matthews Dorabella Nino Surguladze Despina Helene Schneiderman
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