Monthly Vlog #2 | MARCH 2018 | PART 2 | PIZZA, OPERA, BRUNCH & POKER | Bright Lights Big City
Tag: Opera
Libertine Don Giovanni seduces Southampton through song
The libertine, the seducer, the swine! Don Giovanni flirted his way right into the hearts of the crowd, with the third in the series of the rabble rouser operas, at the Mayflower Theatre.
The Welsh National Opera held a trio of Italian operas at the iconic Southampton venue from some of the world’s greatest composers for its Spring season.
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A chat with ‘Don Giovanni’ ahead of his Mayflower Theatre performance
A trio of operas performed by the Welsh National Opera comes to Mayflower Theatre this week for the Rabble Rousers Season.
- La forza del destino Wednesday, 21 March 2018 6.30pm
- Tosca Thursday, 22 March 2018 7.15pm
- Don Giovanni Friday, 23 March 2018 7pm
On Friday I’ll be seeing Don Giovanni, an opera based on Don Juan, the fictional libertine and legendary seducer. It’s a classic story that’s been told in many ways since 1787. Lovers, murder and vengeance, highs and lows, comedy and tragedy. I’ve been assured it is a classic.
As you might be able to tell, opera isn’t my normal night out. But, as you know by now, I’m one for getting out of my comfort zone and challenging perceptions and stereotypes. Opera is extremely popular, and it’s about time I gave it a second chance.
Ahead of the show I spoke to Gavan Ring, an Irish tenor, who will be playing Don Giovanni, about his love for the opera, and how it’s becoming more accessible to millennials like me.
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