A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | Edinburgh, SC

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šŸŽµ This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Tickets for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight šŸŽ« Band AA ticket for 1 šŸŽ« Band A ticket for 1 šŸŽ« Band B ticket for 1 šŸŽ« Band C ticket for 1 Highlights šŸŽ¼ Stunning programme of compositions including Flower Duet and Habanera šŸŽ¹ Exceptional classical performances ⭐ The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers ⛪ The beautiful St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh General Info šŸ“… Date: Choose in selector šŸ•’ Time: 7:30pm šŸ“ Location:Ā St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh šŸ‘¤ Age requirement: All ages welcome Soloists: Claire Wild Rhonda Browne Dominick Felix Philip Smith PROGRAMME Rossini  –  Barber of Seville Ā Overture Puccini  –  O Mio Babbino Caro Ā fromĀ  Gianni Schicchi Verdi  –  La donna ĆØ mobile Ā fromĀ  Rigoletto Verdi  –  Sempre libera Ā fromĀ  La Traviata Bizet  –  Habanera Ā fromĀ  Carmen PucciniĀ  –  Un bel dƬ vedremo Ā fromĀ  Madama Butterfly Puccini  –  E lucevan le stelle Ā fromĀ  Tosca PucciniĀ  –  Nessun Dorma Ā fromĀ  Turandot Mozart  –  Voi che sapete Ā fromĀ  The Marriage of Figaro …and many, many more! ABOUT A Night at the Opera has been completely refreshed and expanded for 2026, building on the success of previous years with an even richer and varied musical journey. This newly enhanced edition now features four soloists, with the addition of a baritone alongside soprano, mezzo-soprano and tenor. This expanded line-up brings some of opera’s greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible ā€˜Largo al factotum’ from T he Barber of Seville, the triumphant ā€˜Toreador Song’ fromĀ  Carmen , as well as celebrated ensemble highlights – from Mozart’s serene trio ā€˜Soave sia il vento’ fromĀ  CosƬ fan tutte Ā to Verdi’s dramatic quartet ā€˜Bella figlia dell’amore’ fromĀ  Rigoletto . At the heart of the concert, audiences will still find the favourite moments they know and love, with a sparkling mix of duets and trios from operatic classics includingĀ  The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca Ā andĀ  Turandot .Ā  The programme features some of opera’s most treasured solo arias – from the infectious brilliance of Verdi’s ā€˜La donna ĆØ mobile’, to the tender beauty of ā€˜O mio babbino caro’ and the soaring, triumphant finale ā€˜Nessun dorma’. Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this newly reimagined 2026 programme promises passion, drama, laughter, and music that lingers long after the final note.
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St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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