Two happy-go-lucky Venetian gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, discover that one of them is heir to the throne of a distant kingdom. True to their (adopted) republican roots, they set off together to rule in an idealistic if somewhat chaotic style…

OperaVision’s first ever stream of a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Gondoliers is a charming poke at the appeals and pitfalls of rulership, privilege and cronyism. Scottish Opera’s production, made in collaboration with D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and State Opera South Australia, is directed with verve by Stuart Maunder, and Scottish Opera’s music director, Derek Clark, conducts one of Arthur Sullivan’s most attractive and affecting scores. ‘Take a pair of sparkling eyes’ with its lyrical grace is probably the most famous number of the opera and the Act II quartet is probably the cleverest as individual voices break out furiously from a moment of artificial calm. 'The Gondoliers is a glorious confection’, says Maunder, ‘the sunniest, most joyous of the Savoy scores, jam-packed with star roles, all unforgettable. It’s an irresistible helping of relentless joy.'

Full performance streamed on OperaVision from 4 May 2024 at 19:00 CET to 4 August 2024 at 12:00 CET: [ Ссылка ]

CAST

Marco Palmieri
William Morgan

Giuseppe Palmieri
Mark Nathan

Gianetta
Ellie Laugharne

Tessa
Sioned Gwen Davies

The Duchess of Plaza-Toro
Yvonne Howard

The Duke of Plaza-Toro
Richard Suart

Don Alhambra del Bolero
Ben McAteer

Casilda
Catriona Hewitson

Antonio
Arthur Bruce

Luiz
Dan Shelvey

Inez
Cheryl Forbes

Giorgio
Oskar McCarthy

Fiametta
Zoe Drummond

Vittoria
Flora McDonald

Giulia
Grace Wain

Francesco
Osian Wyn Bowen

Orchestra
Scottish Opera Orchestra

Chorus
The Chorus of The Gondoliers

Music
Arthur Sullivan

Text
William S. Gilbert

Conductor
Derek Clark

Director
Stuart Maunder

Sets & Costumes
Dick Bird

Light
Paul Keogan

Choreography
Isabel Baquero

Assistant choreographer
Lucy Burns

Film director
Jonathan Haswell

OperaVision is a freeview opera streaming platform, supported by the European Union's Creative Europe programme. Watch live streams as the performances themselves unfold in the opera house. Enjoy a variety of shows - including opera, operetta, musical theatre, dance, ballet and concerts. Opera connaisseur or curious newcomer, there is something for everyone on OperaVision.

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