A Night at the Opera by candlelight
Manchester
A Night at the Opera is a concert in Manchester featuring four soloists and a live orchestra performing famous opera arias and ensembles. It suits opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
This show, presented by Candlelight Concerts (not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series), offers a programme that includes solo arias, duets, trios, and quartets from classic operas.
Programme Highlights
- Mozart – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
- Rossini – ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville (baritone)
- Puccini – ‘O mio babbino caro’ from Gianni Schicchi
- Donizetti – ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ from L’elisir d’amore
- Verdi – ‘La donna è mobile’ from Rigoletto
- Mozart – ‘Là ci darem la mano’ from Don Giovanni (baritone and soprano)
- Bizet – ‘Habanera’ from Carmen
- Mozart – ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte (soprano, mezzo-soprano and baritone)
- Verdi – ‘Sempre libera’ from La traviata (soprano)
- Verdi – ‘Libiamo’ from La traviata
- Verdi – ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto (quartet)
- Mozart – ‘Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja’ from The Magic Flute (baritone)
- Saint-Saëns – ‘Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix’ from Samson et Dalila
- Puccini – ‘E lucevan le stelle’ from Tosca
- Puccini – ‘Un bel dì vedremo’ from Madama Butterfly
- Bizet – ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen (baritone)
- Humperdinck – Evening Prayer and Dream Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel (soprano and mezzo-soprano)
- Puccini – ‘Nessun dorma’ from Turandot
The concert includes celebrated pieces such as ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, and the finale ‘Nessun dorma’. Ensemble moments include Mozart’s trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ and Verdi’s quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’.
Additional Information
Seating is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each band. Arrive early for best seating options.
For the best experience, book tickets in advance and arrive promptly. Bring photo ID if required and check the venue’s policy on bags and refreshments before attending.
