The Royal Opera
Jakub Hrůša
Music Director Designate
Oliver Mears
Director of Opera
Recitals at Lunch
Monday 23 June 2025 1pm
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
The performance will last approximately 45–50 minutes
JETTE PARKER ARTISTS PROGRAMME
- Head of Programme
Elaine Kidd
- Artistic Director
David Gowland
- Administrative, Company and Events Manager
Thomas Marshall
- Producer
Catherine Chibnall
- Senior Project Co-Ordinator and Access Lead
Elliott Henry
- Administrative Assistant and Project Co-ordinator
Isobel Lawson
Cast
- Baritone
Siphe Kwani
- Baritone
Grisha Martirosyan
- Piano
Florent Mourier
The Royal Opera
- Patron
HM The King
- Music Director Designate
Jakub Hrůša
- Director of Opera
Oliver Mears
- Director of Casting
Peter Mario Katona
- Associate Director
Netia Jones
- Administrative Director
Cormac Simms
Programme
Hector Berlioz - 1803–1869Les nuits d’été Op.7
— Villanelle
— Le spectre de la rose
— Sur les lagunes
— Absence
— L’île inconnue
Enrique Granados - 1867–1916Tonadillas
— La maja dolorosa no.1 (¡Oh muerte cruel!)
— La maja dolorosa no.2 (Ay majo de mi vida!)
— La maja dolorosa no.3 (De aquel majo amante)Huang Zi - 1904–1938Mei Gui San Yuan (Three wishes of a Rose)
Zhou Yi - b.1943Chai Tou Feng (Phoenix Hairpin)
Gustav Mahler - 1860–1911Rückert-Lieder Op.44
— Ich atmet’ einen Linden Duft
— Liebst du um Schönheit
— Um Mitternacht
— Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
Guidance
Suitable for ages 14+
Generous support from
The Jette Parker Artists Programme is generously supported by Oak Foundation
Further information
DIGITAL CAST SHEETS
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GUIDELINES
Photography and filming are prohibited during performances in any of our auditoriums. You are welcome to take pictures throughout the rest of the building and before performances and share them with us through social media. Commercial photography and filming must be agreed in advance with our press team.
Larger bags and backpacks need to be check into our complimentary cloakrooms. Unattended bags may be removed.
Please do not place any personal belongings on the ledges in front of you.
Only bottled water and ice cream purchased from the premises can be taken into the auditorium.
If you arrive late to the auditorium or leave during a performance, you will not be allowed back to your seat until the interval or a suitable break.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
The safety of our visitors, staff and artists is our priority. To help us provide a comfortable experience for everyone, please be mindful of others and their personal space.
Our staff are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect and we ask that you show them and your fellow audience members respect too. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach in response to anyone who interacts with our staff or with fellow audience members in an intimidating, aggressive or threatening manner.
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