Capriccio in Concert
19 July - 21 July 2013 | Main Stage
Strauss’s last, exquisite opera shows his brilliant ability to compose for the soprano voice.
When to see it
Booking for 19 July 2013 - 21 July 2013 opens
- Booking opened 9 April 2013 for General Public.
- Booking opened 13 March 2013 for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opened 1 March 2013 for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opened 27 February 2013 for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opened 26 February 2013 for Premium 2 Friends.
Friday 19 July 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage
- Davis
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Fleming
- Gerhaher
- Kaiser
- Rose
- Skovhus
- Rice
- Plazas
- Banks
SOLD OUT
Sunday 21 July 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage
- Davis
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Fleming
- Gerhaher
- Kaiser
- Rose
- Skovhus
- Rice
- Plazas
- Banks
SOLD OUT
Introduction
When a group of artists assemble to perform an opera for the Countess Madeleine tensions start to emerge. What will win the Countess’s heart – words or music?
News and features
Guide to the Royal Opera House Summer Season 2012/13
Helpful links and information on booking for forthcoming performances.
Background
The theme of Richard Strauss’s last 1942 opera, Capriccio, is the relationship between words and music. This makes it an ideal concert piece, with attention focused on its libretto and glittering score. Musical highlights include the opening instrumental sextet, which sees Strauss at his most lyrical; the witty and quarrelling ensembles; and the Countess’s closing monologue. This finale is a stream of intense melody tinged with melancholy that leaves audiences spellbound.
Thanks to
Generous Philanthropic Support from
The Metherell family
How to support the Royal Opera House
Language
Sung in German with English surtitles
Running time
About 2 hours 15 minutes | there is no interval
Related links
- en.wikipedia.org Capriccio – synopsis
