The Arbuturian reviews La Rondine at If Opera

Opera Scene Reviews La rondine and the double bill Rita & Il segreto di Susanna

The Spectator reviews If Opera’s La rondine

La rondine, If Opera review - a bold opening gambit from a company changing the business of opera

Given there is an enormous variety of styles in the 2022 repertoire (most notably the contrast between the soaring theatricality of Puccini to the melancholic beauty of Purcell), the ensemble is carefully chosen to bring each production to life.

It is an important aspect of If Opera’s remit to source talent from the local community where possible, and with Bristol Ensemble being so close to us, both geographically and in terms of their ethos, it is a perfect partnership.

“A lady approached me recently and said ‘oh you will turn on the lights on the house won’t you? That is such a precious memory for me’.

For this year’s season we’re delighted to be back in the breathtaking grounds of Belcombe Court in Bradford on Avon. The perfect backdrop for our picnic prom (now sold out), musical family show (28 Aug) and operas: La rondine (26 | 29 Aug, 1 | 3 Sep), Rita & Il segreto di Susanna (27 | 31 Aug) and Dido and Aeneas (2 Sep).

This summer’s stories will enchant you with tales of love, heartbreak and sorcery. Are you ready for productions that will take you to Paris, Nice and adventures through time and space? Find out more about the stories in If Opera’s 2022 programme…