Event

Puccini in Rome

High romance and Roman landscapes: it’s Italian opera, orchestral style!

Come and enjoy a sumptuous celebration of Italian orchestral music and a look ‘under the bonnet’ of two famous operas. While Puccini is rightly famous for the glorious vocal lines in Tosca and Madam Butterfly, his writing for orchestra has always been equally sublime. Conductor Carlo Rizzi’s Suites from the operas reveal the orchestral colour in all its shimmering beauty. Respighi, meanwhile, was giving Puccini a run for his money in his beautifully evocative depictions of Rome – here sung with her customary opulent flair by Fleur Barron.

About Puccini in Rome

PRE-CONCERT EVENT

Join us for a pre-concert event ahead of the evening's performance. More information about the event will be published closer to the time.

Moving & Powerful

'Mood markers' have been carefully assigned to each concert by CBSO Music Director Kazuki Yamada, visiting soloists and conductors, orchestra members and audiences.

If you’re new to this music or wanting to introduce it to a friend or family member, we hope that these badges help both signpost you towards the concerts that are perfect for you and encourage you to try something that you might not otherwise have considered.

So, whatever you’re in the mood for this season – you’re invited to discover your perfect music mix with us.

Full programme

  • Puccini (arr. Rizzi), Tosca: Symphonic Suite  (20mins)
  • Respighi, The Sunset  (17mins)
  • Puccini, (arr. Rizzi), Madam Butterfly: Symphonic Suite  (18mins)
  • Respighi, Pines of Rome  (23mins)

Performers

  • Carlo Rizzi

    Conductor

  • Fleur Barron

    Mezzo Soprano

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