Opera Favourites In Bolton

Join us for a wonderful selection of operatic choruses and arias, including thePearl Fishers’duet, theToreador’s Songfrom Carmen, Marguerite’sThe Jewel Songfrom Gounod’s Faust and the famous tenor arias,Mattinataby Leoncavallo.

But that is not all……………..

Mention the name Puccini and most people think of opera,La Boh’Ü_—”me, Tosca, Madame ButterflyandTurandot. Yet his musical career began by playing and composing church music. The wonderfulMessa Di Gloriawas his graduation thesis, composed when he was only 22 years old and the first performance was greeted with rapturous acclaim. However, after watching a performance of Verdi’s operaAidahe knew which musical pathway he was destined to follow and theGloriawas only rediscovered and performed again some 70 years later. When you hear this lovely work you may wish that he had found time to write more sacred works.

BOOKING INFORMATION

TICKETS: £13, £11 Concs £12, £10

Bolton Choral Union

Ticket SecretaryT:01254 702979E: tickets@boltonchoral.org.uk

Society Secretary:T: 01204 492301E:secretary@boltonchoral.org.uk

Tickets can then be sent by post(on receipt of a cheque for the correct amount) or reserved for collection and payment by cash/cheque on the door.

In person

Albert Halls, BoltonT: 01204 334400

Booth’s Music Shop, Churchgate, BoltonOn the Door:Tickets are available at the door on the night of the concert for 30 minutes before the start of the performance.