Royal Opera All-Star Gala
Synopsis
Antonio Pappano conducts a stellar cast of singers in favourite arias, duets and choruses from operas by Rossini, Donizetti and Puccini, along with the thrilling finale of Bizet’s Carmen. Italian baritone Vito Priante offers haircuts as the Barber of Seville, and Lisette Oropesa dazzles with her flawless soprano coloratura before being joined by American tenor Charles Castronovo for some heartwarming comedy in Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina starts out as Cinderella celebrating her good fortune and then magically transforms into femme fatale Carmen for the tragic finale of Bizet’s great opera. The drama increases with Kristine Opolais singing the role of doomed diva Tosca, with Canadian baritone Gerald Finley joining her for the searing Te Deum from Puccini’s masterpiece. The chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House are arrayed throughout the stalls of the fabulous auditorium at Covent Garden to maintain social distancing. Presented by Katie Derham.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jones
- Original Title
- Royal Opera All-Star Gala
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jones
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Royal Opera All-Star Gala about?
Antonio Pappano conducts a stellar cast of singers in favourite arias, duets and choruses from operas by Rossini, Donizetti and Puccini, along with the thrilling finale of Bizet’s Carmen. Italian baritone Vito Priante offers haircuts as the Barber of Seville, and Lisette Oropesa dazzles with her flawless soprano coloratura before being joined by American tenor Charles Castronovo for some heartwarming comedy in Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina starts out as Cinderella celebrating her good fortune and then magically transforms into femme fatale Carmen for the tragic finale of Bizet’s great opera. The drama increases with Kristine Opolais singing the role of doomed diva Tosca, with Canadian baritone Gerald Finley joining her for the searing Te Deum from Puccini’s masterpiece. The chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House are arrayed throughout the stalls of the fabulous auditorium at Covent Garden to maintain social distancing. Presented by Katie Derham.
Who directed Royal Opera All-Star Gala?
Royal Opera All-Star Gala was directed by Peter Jones.
Who stars in Royal Opera All-Star Gala?
The principal cast of Royal Opera All-Star Gala includes Katie Derham, Vito Priante, Lisette Oropesa, Charles Castronovo, Aigul Akhmetshina.
When was Royal Opera All-Star Gala released and how long is it?
Royal Opera All-Star Gala was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Royal Opera All-Star Gala?
Royal Opera All-Star Gala holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).