What the critics say...
“a beautifully seasoned tenor… transcendent”
— The Observer on Rafael Rojas
“irresistibly burnished voice… impeccably tasteful delivery”
— The Guardian on Rafael Rojas
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Joined by internationally acclaimed soloist Rafael Rojas (Turandot, Andrea Chénier, Un ballo in maschera), Opera North presents a sparkling summer concert under the stars as its celebrated Orchestra takes to the stage for the second night of Opera North in the City at Millennium Square.
Indulge in a breath-taking collection of much-loved favourites as the Orchestra of Opera North performs a glorious showcase of orchestral favourites and big-hitting arias from its vast repertoire and upcoming season at Leeds Grand Theatre. This open-air medley of classical masterpieces and lesser-known gems is a wonderfully uplifting accompaniment to a summer’s evening in the heart of Leeds.
£45 VIP tickets
VIP package includes: A premium seat located in the best position of the arena / Complimentary refreshments that include prosecco, nibbles or a hot beverage and cookies at Civic Hall to be enjoyed both pre-show and interval / A VIP lanyard / Exclusive access to Civic Hall toilets pre-concert and interval
Running time
2 hours 30 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
Doors 6pm, Performance 7pm
Additional information
Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult
Concessions available
Leeds Card, Breezecard, Opera North Friends, Patrons and Associates
“a beautifully seasoned tenor… transcendent”
— The Observer on Rafael Rojas
“irresistibly burnished voice… impeccably tasteful delivery”
— The Guardian on Rafael Rojas
Copland | Fanfare for the Common Man |
Smetana | Vltava |
Prokofiev | Romeo and Juliet – Dance of the knights |
Leoncavallo | Pagliacci – Vesti la giubba |
Verdi | Rigoletto – La Donna e mobile |
Ponchielli | La Gioconda – Dance of the Hours |
Enescu | Romanian Rhapsody no.1 |
INTERVAL | |
Ravel | Bolero |
Dvorak | Symphony no.9 – II |
Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker – Dance of the Mirlitons Swan Lake – Danse des Cygnets |
Khachaturian | Gayaneh – Sabre Dance |
Puccini | Tosca – E lucevan le stelle |
Debussy | Clair de lune |
Grieg | Peer Gynt – Morning , In the Hall of the Mountain King |
Johann Strauss II | The Blue Danube |
ENCORE | |
Puccini | Turandot – Nessun Dorma |