Buxton International Festival is a magnet for music-lovers across the world, attracting thousands of visitors to the historic spa town and its magnificent Opera House.
This year’s Festival takes place from 7th-23rd July and offers a treasure trove of opera, music and talks. The operatic programme is always a highlight and this year’s offering includes Verdi’s Macbeth (opening night 7th July), Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring (opening night 8th July), Mozart’s Lucio Silla (opening night 9th July) and Y T?r (opening night 17th July), which is the only performance of this new Welsh language opera outside of Wales.
Macbeth’s eerie tale of murder and destiny contrasts with Albert Herring, Britten’s comic tale about replacing a May Queen with a King as none of the village girls live up to local bigwig Lady Billows’ standards!
Buxton International Festival is a magnet for music-lovers across the world, attracting thousands of visitors to the historic spa town and its magnificent Opera House.
This year’s Festival takes place from 7th-23rd July and offers a treasure trove of opera, music and talks. The operatic programme is always a highlight and this year’s offering includes Verdi’s Macbeth (opening night 7th July), Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring (opening night 8th July), Mozart’s Lucio Silla (opening night 9th July) and Y T?r (opening night 17th July), which is the only performance of this new Welsh language opera outside of Wales.
Macbeth’s eerie tale of murder and destiny contrasts with Albert Herring, Britten’s comic tale about replacing a May Queen with a King as none of the village girls live up to local bigwig Lady Billows’ standards!
Mozart’s Lucio Silla sees love bring a Roman dictator to his senses, whilst Y T?r (The Tower) looks at love over a lifetime, based on Gwenlyn Parry’s award-winning play.
For tickets and more information visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk.
For your chance to win one of ten pairs of tickets to an opening night of your choice at Buxton International Festival, please answer the following question correctly:
In which country was the composer, Mozart, born?England
B: New Zealand
C: Austria
Submit your answer below or send your answer on a postcard with full contact details including your phone number to: Archant, Derbyshire Life Buxton Festival Competition, Whitehouse, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6HL. Closing date: 20th June. T&Cs: Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and there is no cash alternative. Tickets are solely for the performances specified and are subject to availability. For full terms and conditions see derbyshirelife.co.uk
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In which country was the composer, Mozart, born? England B: New Zealand C: Austria
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