Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri - a Sparkling Feast of Comedy and Bel Canto
Tel: 01392 276255
Tel: 01392 276255
Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) is one of opera's most joyful and entertaining comedies. Packed with sparkling melodies, brilliant ensembles and hilarious misunderstandings, it tells the story of the clever Isabella, who arrives in Algiers and outwits everyone around her in her quest to reunite with her beloved Lindoro.
Its enduring popularity lies in Rossini's irresistible music, comic genius and unforgettable characters. Audiences love the opera's fast-paced humour, lively energy and dazzling finales.
The work is also a true bel canto masterpiece, demanding extraordinary vocal agility, elegance and stamina. The role of Isabella is a showcase for a bel canto mezzo-soprano, while the tenor and bass roles require virtuoso singing as well as excellent comic timing.
Exeter Opera Group is proud to present this delightful opera with outstanding soloists, including a superb bel canto mezzo-soprano, exceptional tenors and basses, and a wonderful ensemble of sopranos and altos. Together, they bring Rossini's vibrant score to life in an evening filled with laughter, musical brilliance and sheer operatic joy.
Cast
Isabella - Iryna Ilnytska
Lindoro - Wendi Zhang
Taddeo - Ian Spackman
Mustafa - Nick Young
Elvira - Eleanor Coton
Zulma - Shelley Cox
Haly - Stephen Mosley
Director - Nick Lawrence
Music Director - Stephen Moseley
Piano - Tim Laurence-Othen
Chorus of Exeter Opera Group
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £10.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri - a Sparkling Feast of Comedy and Bel Canto (6 Mar 2027) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 15:00 | |
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