Opera Scenes, March 2022

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Milton Court Studio Theatre

A set of opera scenes for Guildhall masters students, including selections from Der Rosenkavalier, Jenufa, Don Giovanni, Carmen, Orphée aux Enfers, The Vanishing Bridegroom, Le docteur Miracle, and Madama Butterfly. Direction and Lighting Design: Guido Martin-Brandis (See subsequent: 2023 Opera Scenes, 2024 Opera Scenes)

Music direction: Kelvin Lim-Maslinki

Mariana Fernandes - Donna Anna; Rebecca Milford - Eurydice, Barena; Dylan Rooney - Dancairo, Morales, Mayor; George Reynolds - Jupiter, Father; Joe Chalmers - Escamillo, Starek, Stranger; Elle Oldfield - Octavian, Daughter, Veronique; Elizabeth Thomson - Mercedes, Mother; Lydia Haynes - Carmen; Dominic Lee - Don Ottavio, Preacher; Michael Ferguson - Sharpless, Zuniga; Caroline Bourg - Sophie, Laurette; Connor Smith - Pinkerton, Remendado; Vladyslava Yakovenko - Jenufa; Hamish James - Laca, Pasquino; Rachel Roper - Suzuki, Starenka; Myrna Tennant - Frasquita

QUOTES

Judith Weir - Composer of The Vanishing Bridegroom

“Just a quick word to say again how much I enjoyed last night’s performance. A great pleasure, and I felt honoured to have my scene included in such illustrious company. Your staging of my scene I thought was very insightful, and I’ll always remember that money flying about! Thanks to all the performers, and hard-working pianist.”

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John Ramster - Opera Director and Associate Head of Vocal Studies, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

“A deft, character-driven staging with terrific moments of humour and drama”