Opera Prelude: “Signore ascolta!” – The tragedy of silence, Puccini, Orientalism and miscommunication

Cadogan Hall, The Caversham Room, 5 Sloane Terrace, London
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This event ended on Tuesday 29th of January 2019
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£30 Booking information and further details from Fiona Hamilton: Phone 0207 183 7323. Email:[email protected]
Venue Information
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ
Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
Sloane Square 0.10 miles

Becca Marriott(soprano) , Natalie Burch on piano

In this lecture Becca Marriott will explore the concepts of Exoticism and Orientalism in Verismo opera and how Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Turandot uphold and defy our ideas of the exotic East. She will look at how these operas sit within Puccini’s oeuvre, perhaps epitomizing one of Puccini’s favourite subjects, miscommunication. With discussion not only of composition, historical and social context, but also of her own performance experiences.

Opera Prelude is a small charity supporting young professional opera singers who give lecture recitals in London. These friendly and inclusive events will introduce you to the international opera singers of tomorrow by way of recitals, concerts and masterclasses.

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