Classical Hits

Friday 19 July 2024

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Join the Orchestra of Opera North and special guests this summer for an open-air concert brimming with classical favourites from stage and silver screen.

Let the epic thrills of John Williams’ most famous movie themes transport you to other worlds and even other galaxies. Be blown away by the vocal fireworks of opera’s biggest-hitters, with masterpieces from Bizet, Puccini and more.

Classical Hits includes some of the best-loved pieces from iconic Hollywood blockbusters, from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, and popular operas including Carmen and La bohème, powered by the full orchestra for a glorious summer celebration.

Hosted by Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau, this concert is part of Leeds City Council’s Summer Series.

Price

From £22.50 (+£1.50 booking fee)

Timings
Doors 6.30pm
Start 7pm

Discounts & concessions
Under 30s members £10 (+£1.50 booking fee)
18 and under From £10 (+£1.50 booking fee)

Additional information
Age Restriction: 6+, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult

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Programme

Mozart The Marriage of Figaro Overture
Bizet from Carmen
Overture
Habanera ‘L’amour est un oiseau rebelle’
Act IV Entr’acte
Flower Song ‘La fleur que tu m’avais jetée’
Walton Henry V Suite
Puccini from La bohème
‘Che gelida manina’
‘Sì, mi chiamano Mimì’
‘O soave fanciulla’

INTERVAL

John Williams Star Wars Main Theme
Far and Away Main Theme
Schindler’s List Main Theme
Gershwin Porgy and Bess ‘Summertime’
Puccini Turandot ‘Nessun dorma’
John Williams Jurassic Park Main Theme
Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders’ March
Star Wars Imperial March
E.T. Flying Theme

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Performers

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Paul Daniel

Conductor

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Mykhailo Malafii

Tenor

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Francesca Chiejina

Soprano

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