London's April Opera & Classical Scene

0:00On April 9, London's classical scene is heating up this April with some wild opera and star-powered concerts. Regent's opera is staging Richard Strauss's Salome at your call in Bethnal Green from April 10th to 23rd, promising plenty of sex, nudity, and violence to draw crowds. Meanwhile, English touring opera keeps it lighter at Hackney Empire with Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers on April 11th paired with. Leon Cavallo's bloodier Pagliacci starting April 10th. They're adding a special piece inspired by themes of revenge and death, featuring singers from Streetwise Opera, the group that spotlights homeless, talent. Celest Julian Lloyd Webber is making a big comeback for his 75th birthday gala at Whitmore Hall on April 14th. After health issues sideline him, he'll play his cello publicly for the first time, joined by friends, and it ties into his new autobiography full of. Backstage Tales from the Music World

1:00Other highlights include pianist Bruce Luu, tackling Revell's G major concerto at the festival hall on April 12th. Violinist Vilde Frongwith, Corn Gold's concerto at the Barbercan on April 16th, and the Aurora Orchestra performing Stravinsky's right of spring from memory at the festival, hall that same night, no scores in sight. Catch the free Bell size community choir concert at St. Peter's in Bell size square on April 12th at 730 p.m. 2. These shows mix edge, tradition, and fresh energy. Perfect way to dive into spring's music vibe.