Introduction and prices

Juan Diego Flórez blazed onto the stage with brilliant bel canto
singing in Matilde di Shabran in Pesaro in 1996, then shot to
worldwide stardom. Now Flórez’s stunning performance and a new
Pesaro staging, with period costume, come to The Royal Opera,
complemented by a galaxy of star singers under the baton of Carlo
Rizzi. The music has all the classic exuberance of early Rossini,
written in 1821 yet until recently an all-but-forgotten
masterpiece.

The plot is melodramatic with its tongue firmly and deliberately
in its cheek, and the sheer virtuosity of the vocal writing runs
throughout the beautiful contrasts of solos and ensembles –
especially fine for the Act I conclusion. All this makes for one of
the most exciting of evenings possible with Rossini and The Royal
Opera. It’s an early highlight of the whole Season and essential
for all lovers of bel canto opera.

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Balconies Restaurant

The Balconies Restaurant opens with the House an hour and a half
before the curtain rises.
The ultimate complement to the very best in ballet and opera with
tables for dinner just a few paces from the auditorium on the
spectacular balconies. A two or three course meal served with the
buzz of the bar below and the amazing domed roof overhead.

This grand, majestic venue is ideally suited to business
entertaining or any other special occasion.

For a leisurely dinner we recommend you dine pre-performance,
have your starter and main courses and return to the same table at
the interval for your dessert.

Package contents

Your package will include:
– Top priced stall seats for Matilde di Shabran at the
Royal Opera House
– 3 course seated dinner in the Floral Hall Balconies
Restaurant
– Drinks throughout the evening to the value of £30 per
person
– Souvenir programme
– Event manager in attendance

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