The start timing of our trip south was determined mainly by the dates for the Scottish Opera live performances of Falstaff. As previously noted it was designed and directed by (Sir) David McVicar, and it was performed under a roof in the car park at the Scottish Opera Production Studios in Glasgow. Above, a photo of the set. I totally understand why you're not allowed to take photographs during a performance but it does mean that the blog is (not very) enlivened sometimes by less than exciting photos of opera sets.
When we first started supporting the Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Program we sponsored a young tenor called Elgan Llyr Thomas, who was cast as Fenton in this production. We were looking forward to hearing him sing again, but alas! it was not to be as he was indisposed. We were only disappointed for the blink of an eye though as it turned out the cover was a young man by the name of Sheng Zhi Ren - who just happens to be the Emerging Artist we are currently sponsoring! Such a coincidence, especially as we haven't sponsored a tenor in the intervening period.
The production was great; wonderful playing and singing but my favourite aspect was the costumes. They were fabulous - as you can see.
I’m so glad you got a really good fix of opera xxx
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