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THE RUSSIAN STATE OPERA OF SIBERIA
Great Puccini masterpieces
LA BOHEME
MADAM BUTTERFLY
THE BROADWAY THEATRE – PETERBOROUGH
6 – 8 June 2008
LA BOHEME
Friday 6 June at 7.30pm
No opera can equal the enchanting romance and heartfelt emotion of La Boheme. From the celebrations in the Café Momus to the intimacy of the artisans' garret and the final tragic moments of Mimi's death, Puccini's emotionally charged score never fails to captivate audiences whenever it is performed. Che gelida manina , Si mi chiamano Mimi and the tender love duet O soave fanciulla are just some of the many glorious moments that bring this fully staged production stunningly to life.
MADAM BUTTERFLY
Saturday 7 June at 7.30pm
Sunday 8 June at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Puccini's tragic masterpiece is a magnificent tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride. Set to a ravishing score, it features some of the most famous arias in all Italian opera as the story moves from tender moments of unbridled love to its ultimate powerful and tragic conclusion.
Performed by
THE RUSSIAN STATE OPERA ORCHESTRA
Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director
Anatoly Tchepurnoi Music Director and Chief Conductor
The Russian State Opera of Siberia was formed in 1977 and flourished against the backdrop of a thriving cultural environment, attracting brilliant new talent and quickly establishing itself as a leading opera company both at home and abroad. The soloists are renowned for their vocal prowess and dramatic abilities, and are supported by a powerful chorus and orchestra.
THE BROADWAY THEATRE - PETERBOROUGH
Box Office 01733 316 100 Book online www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk
Tickets Eves: Eve £30.00 Mat £28.00
CONCESSIONS (subject to availability)
Groups 10+ one ticket free with every 10 tickets purchased
Children - £5.00 off tickets (excludes Saturday)
Registered disabled & companion / senior citizens / UB40s / students - £4.00 off tickets for Friday 6 June only.
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