Our flagship annual Community Opera 2024
We are proud to present our wonderful opera production with a cast of exceptional professional singers joined onstage by our 80 strong chorus, made up from members of our community aged 8-80+ accompanied by the Blackheath Halls Orchestra.
All performances will be sung in English.
Cast
Santuzza Katherine Broderick
Turiddu Oliver Johnston
Alfio Michel de Souza
Lola Idunnu Münch
Lucia Janis Kelly
Blackheath Halls Chorus
Blackheath Halls Orchestra
Blackheath Halls Youth Opera Company
Students from Charlton Park Academy (23, 25, 30 September)
Students from Greenvale School (24, 27, 29 September)
Director Harry Fehr
Conductor Chris Stark
Set Designer Elliott Squire
Costume Designer Alice McNicholas
Lighting Designer Chuma Emembolu
Music by Pietro Masacagni
A classic tale of romance, betrayal and revenge
Returning home from military service, Turiddu is incensed to find his fiancée Lola has married a neighbour, Alfio. In revenge, Turiddu seduces another woman from the village, Santuzza – despite his mother’s misgivings. Lola learns of this new relationship and embarks on a dangerous game, jealously tempting Turiddu to start an affair with her. When Santuzza discovers what is happening, all hell and passion break loose, leading to disaster for all concerned.