Barrandov Opera Gala

Venue: 

Needham Market , Suffolk

Date: 

Thursday, 17 September, 2015 to Sunday, 20 September, 2015

Organisation: 

Barrandov Opera

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

 

The Barrandov Opera opened its first season in 2003 with two opera productions 'The Marriage of Figaro' and 'Così fan tutte'. There have since been some ten productions including Holst's 'The Wandering Scholar', Lennox Berkeley's 'The Dinner Engagement' and the Stravinsky classic 'The Rake's Progress'. There has also been a regular programme of Opera Gala Evenings and chamber music recitals featuring the St. Petersburg Quartet and the Czech Wihan Quartet.

The Barrandov takes its name from the high bluff overlooking the river Vltava just as it enters the city of Prague. The Barrandov district of Prague is best known for the Barrandov film studios, but it has also been home to various members of the Dearlove family over the years. The Barrandov Opera has received support and encouragement from the Czech National Opera in Prague, the Lobkowicz family at Nelahozeves Castle who have been great supporters of music over the generations as well as from Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic who is Patron of The Barrandov.

In addition to the regular programme of musical events, the Barrandov is also available on a private basis for weddings, receptions and seminars. There is a fully licensed bar.