Conceived in the spirit of Puccini's 'Il trittico', the Guildhall School tackles three distinctive styles of opera in one evening, tailored to the strengths of this year's crop of singers.
This triple bill contrasts visceral Massenet in 'La Navarraise' with his lighter, more lyrical reminiscence of his most famous opera, 'Manon'. They are followed by Martinu's surreal, anti-war 'Comedy on the Bridge'. GSMD welcomes back conductor Peter Robinson, director Stephen Barlow and designer Yannis Thavoris as creative team.
(Both works by Massenet are sung in French with English surtitles. The Martinu is sung in English.)
The performance on Nov 1 is preceded by Brass Music on the Bridge: free performance by Guildhall School brass musicians in the foyer at 6.15pm.