York Guildhall Orchestra

The first event of the season, York Guildhall Orchestra presents a concert that combines the forces of the York Guildhall Orchestra and Leeds Festival Chorus.

A concert of popular favourites from the world of Classical and Romantic opera, there are many well-known and popular tunes for everyone to enjoy.

The orchestra is delighted to be joined by two leading soloists, Jenny Stafford and Oliver Johnston – both superb artists and well worth hearing.

“A Night at the Opera”

• Wagner – Meistersinger Overture
• Verdi – Gli Arredi Festivi (Nabucco)
• Puccini – La Boheme (End of Act 1)
• Tchaikovsky – Waltz (Eugene Onegin)
• Rossini – Barber of Seville Overture
• Verdi – Chorus of Hebrew Slaves (Nabucco)
• Verdi – Anvil Chorus (Il Travatore)
• Puccini – Humming Chorus (Madama Butterfly)
• Mozart – Un Aura Amorosa (Cosi fan tutte)
• Puccini – O mio babbino (Gianni Schicchi)
• Verdi – Parigi O Cara (La Traviata)
• Puccini – Nessun Dorma (Turandot)
• Borodin – Polovtsian Dances