Name: The Beggar's Opera
Uploaded: 2023-03-20T16:53:18.180Z
Duration: 1 h 58 min 24 s
Description: Written by John Gay in 1728, The Beggar’s Opera is widely considered to be the first musical comedy and one that pre-empted by about 300 years the current vogue for jukebox productions, which create a plot to fit around hit songs.

This production from La Scala stars opera greats Jonas Kaufmann and Erwin Schrott, with newcomer Anita Rachvelishvili making her successful debut.

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When a nobleman tries to seduce his wife’s maid on her wedding night, it leads to a hilarious plot of revenge in Mozart’s classic comic opera.

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Christian Spuck attempts to distance himself from the Dumas/Petipas version and puts the literary origin at the heart of his ballet.

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From Georges Bizet’s Carmen to Giuseppe Verdi’s Falstaff, Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Orchestra, Chorus, Academy’s artists and guest performers.

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Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984

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Don Giovanni (Juan) retells Mozart's classical masterpiece as a story of the modern man's escape from himself and his demons.

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Lee Reynolds conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in an innovative new production of Ravel’s opera, L’enfant et les sortilèges.

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Experience the Last Night of the Proms 2024 featuring Angel Blue, Sir Stephen Hough, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for a joyous celebration of music.

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Richard Jones captures the blend of tragedy and comedy in La Bohème, and provides an analysis of Puccini’s young would-be artists and their lovers.

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Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty with Ballet Zurich; Choreographer Christian Spuck creates an exciting new interpretation of the popular fairy tale.

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Experience Verdi’s La Traviata, the inspiration behind Moulin Rouge, lovingly staged at London’s Royal Opera House.

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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Opera

Verdi’s epic tale of corruption and toxic jealousy unfolds with chilling consequences at London's Royal Opera House.

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Christian Spuck’s production has been celebrated in Zurich, but also performances given by the Ballett Zürich in Tel Aviv, Bogotá and Stuttgart.

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Phillip Breen's hilarious production of The Comedy of Errors, set in the 1980s, with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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A candy-filled ice-skating adventure awaits Clara in Matthew Bourne's dazzling reimagining of a Christmas classic.

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Benoît Jacquot’s acclaimed film of Puccini’s opera stars Angela Gheorghiu in the title role with Roberto Alagna and Ruggero Raimondi.

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The Royal Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House. Tchaikovsky's classic directed by Sir Peter Wright. A christmassy treat for all.

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Principal dancer Ashley Shaw shares how she crafts mischievous Princess Sugar in Matthew Bourne's "Nutcracker!"

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Rinat Shaham is the provocative and free-spirited Carmen, while Dymtro Popov portrays Don José with a perfect mix of naivety and desire.

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A series of creative performance readings of iconic British Novels.

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