8 February 2024

Suor Angelica at Albert Hall

| Alicia Webb
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Suor Angelica, March 2024. Image: National Opera

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Puccini’s masterpiece as talented performers bring to life the poignant story of Sister Angelica, weaving together themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Join us at Albert Hall in March for this stunning production featuring Canberra locals Emma Mauch and Sonia Anfiloff.

Get tickets now at Join National Opera at the Albert Hall for this Giacamo Puccini classic, in honour of 100 years since his death.

With local director Rachel Hogan, musical director Ella Luhtasaari and a cast of local opera singers accompanied by Canberra Sinfonia under the baton of Leonard Weiss.

Performances will be sung in Italian (English scene notes will be provided) and will be followed by supper.

Synopsis:

Angelica belongs to an aristocratic Florentine family who have forced her to don a nun’s habit after she gave birth to an illegitimate child. The young woman has had no news from her relatives for seven years. Finally she receives a visit from the princess, her aunt, who unceremoniously announces to her that her son has died. Desperate, Sister Angelica decides to end her life in order to join her child in death.

The details

What: Suor Angelica
When: Thursday, 7th March, 6pm -7pm, Sunday, 10th March, 2pm -3pm & 6pm -7pm
Where: Albert Hall
Cost: Adult | $55, Senior and Student Concession | $45, Child under 16 years | $10

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