The Whole Story - The Tudors
WNO Extra
4 September - 13 November
The perfect way to prepare for The Tudors season. Our team of experts will expertly introduce you to the stories, music and background of each opera.
The Tudors
One dynasty
One composer
Three great operas
"The trilogy of three operas by Donizetti depicting incidents, invented or otherwise, from the lives of our Tudor monarchs, launches a series that will each autumn examine aspects of the genre known as Bel Canto – “beautiful singing”, in this inaugural season supported by the Peter Moores Foundation's ‘Swansong Project’.
All three works are dominated by powerful and strikingly emotional women, whose contrasted characters are beautifully illustrated in the energy and nuance of their very demanding vocal lines. Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth and her deadly rival Mary Stuart come to life in virtuoso portraits of vocal display."
David Pountney
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David Pountney in conversation - The Tudors
WNO Extra
5 September
David Pountney talks with a key figure from the arts as they explore The Tudors season.
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Anna Bolena
Gaetano Donizetti
New Production
7 September - 27 November
The Tudors
Donizetti’s re-imagining of Anne’s final days in the scheming court of Henry VIII is a touching one. It is a portrait of an innocent stranded in a nest of vipers.Nationwide
8 Cities -
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
New Production
13 September - 28 November
The Tudors
What would have happened had Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots met face to face? A thrilling imagining of this showdown is at the heart of Maria Stuarda.Nationwide
8 Cities -
Roberto Devereux
Gaetano Donizetti
New Production
2 October - 29 November
The Tudors
Roberto Devereux is an explosive operatic drama that enthrals throughout, culminating in a shattering finale.Nationwide
8 Cities -
Fact and fiction
WNO Extra
5 October - 21 November
Fact and Fiction combines costumed operatic performances with the perspectives of historians and historical novelists.
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Bel Canto Masters: Donizetti
WNO Extra
6 October - 29 November
A specialist speaker will provide a guide to the life and work of Gaetano Donizetti.
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At home with the Tudors
WNO Extra
10 October
Explore The Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby with figures from the age of The Tudors.
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A Tudor Day Out
WNO Extra
24 October
Visit two of the finest Tudor buildings on this special coach excursion to Speke Hall and Little Moreton Hall.
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WNO Orchestra at St David's Hall - 1 November 2013
Concert
1 November
The Tudors leave the operatic stage to dominate the concert hall with two works inspired by the period.
Cardiff
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