St Pancras International set to host live operatic-spectacular with the V&A and the Royal Opera House

• Unmissable Royal Opera House performance live in the station (Upper Level) this Thursday 19 October (6.20pm – 6.45pm)

• Visitors will get the chance to sing-along in celebration of the V&A’s major exhibition Opera: Passion, Power and Politics

• Part of BBC Arts Digital’s #OperaPassion Day - part of the BBC’s Opera Season in collaboration with the V&A and the Royal Opera House

October 2017: On Thursday 19th October, St Pancras International will play host to the V&A and world-class singers from the Royal Opera Chorus, as they perform opera classics live in the station (6.20pm – 6.45pm) for the enjoyment of Londoners, commuters and tourists alike.

Forming part of the station’s ongoing calendar of new and exciting art and music experiences, the live spectacle celebrates the V&A’s landmark exhibition Opera: Passion, Power and Politics and marks the finale to BBC Arts Digital’s #OperaPassion Day – an unprecedented day of live streaming from eight leading UK opera companies, in conjunction with the BBC’s Opera Season.

Inspired by the V&A’s critically acclaimed exhibition, visitors can enjoy the fabulous might of the Anvil Chorus from Verdi’s Il trovatore, and the beautiful Easter Hymn from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, sung by soprano soloist Sarah-Jane Lewis and members of the Royal Opera Chorus, led by Chorus Director William Spaulding.

What’s more, the chorus will invite members of the public to sing-along with them beside the station’s iconic statue of Sir John Betjeman.

Wendy Spinks, Commercial Director, HS1 Ltd (owners of St Pancras International): “As a destination known for offering visitors new and exciting arts and music experiences, St Pancras International is honoured to be partnering with the V&A and the Royal Opera House.

“Forming part of the BBC’s Opera Season, this event it set to be a spectacular one and we look forward to seeing all who come along to experience this inspiring art form under our iconic roof.”

The list of contributors:
William Spaulding – Royal Opera Chorus Director
Sarah-Jane Lewis – Soprano soloist
Nigel Charman – Percussionist, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Edward Batting – Pianist
Royal Opera Chorus
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Those who are not able to get down to St Pancras International on the day can watch live on the V&A and Royal Opera House facebook pages and on the BBC’s #OperaPassion Day live page.