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The Royal Opera

  • Jakub Hrůša

    Music Director

  • Oliver Mears

    Director of Opera

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Recitals at Lunch

Monday 21 September 2026 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 performances will last approximately 45–50 minutes

Performers

  • Pianist

    Avishka Edirisinghe

  • Pianist

    Marta Misztal

Recitals at Lunch

  • Jette Parker Artists Programme Head of Programme

    Elaine Kidd

  • Administrative, Company and Events Manager

    Thomas Marshall

  • Producer

    Catherine Chibnall

  • Administrative Assistant and Project Co-Ordinator

    Edward Cherrie

  • Head of Opera, Learning and Participation

    Tom Floyd

  • Head of Public Engagement, Learning and Participation

    Emma Head

  • Daytime Event Producer, Learning and Participation

    Nikki Cima

  • Daytime Event Officer, Learning and Participation

    Georgia Kingsman

  • Opera Officer, Learning and Participation

    Stephanie Waldron

The Royal Opera

  • Patron

    HM The King

  • Music Director

    Jakub Hrůša

  • Director of Opera

    Oliver Mears

  • Director of Casting

    Peter Mario Katona

  • Associate Director

    Netia Jones

  • Administrative Director

    Cormac Simms

Programme

This recital includes a range of works from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Wagner and Gioachino Rossini.

Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)The Marriage of Figaro Overture

Composer Richard Wagner (1813–1883)

Arranged by Hans von Bülow (1830–1894)

Tannhäuser OvertureComposer Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)

Arranged by Arnold Schönberg (1874–1951)

II barbiere di Siviglia OvertureComposer Georges Bizet (1838–1875)

From Carmen Suites 1 and 2

'Aragonaise', 'Séguidille', 'Habanera', 'Danse bohème'

Guidance

Content suitable for all

Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

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Further information

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