Puccini's Suor Angelica

It has been seven years since Sister Angelica gave birth to a child out of wedlock and was forced by her family to join a convent. Her aunt, a Princess, visits with news that leads to a tragic turn of events. This is one of Puccini’s most deeply emotional operas; be sure to bring your tissues! 

Directed by Douglas Nairne, this touching new production will draw in the sacred atmosphere of St. Ninian’s Cathedral. A stellar cast is led by South African soprano Sarah-Jane Brandon, whose career has seen her perform leading roles at Glyndebourne, ENO, and across Europe.

The cast also includes Scottish soprano Monica McGhee (who starred as Tosca for Opera Bohemia), former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Louise Collett and Sioned Gwen Davies, who represented Wales at the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Alistair Digges conducts Puccini’s sensitive and moving score performed by a 35-piece orchestra, which includes the famous aria ‘Senza Mamma’. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, running time approximately 70 minutes. 

19:00: Pre-opera Director’s Talk (A ticket is required to attend the talk and is included in the Zone A (premium seating) ticket to the Opera. A glass of wine / soft drink will be served.

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 25 March (Tuesday 18 March to Festival Friends).