Presented by BATH FESTIVAL and IF OPERA

Oliver Gooch, conductor
John Savournin, compered

Katherine McIndoe, soprano
Meinir Wyn Roberts, soprano
Shakira Tsindos, mezzo soprano
Andres Presno, tenor
Jack Dolan, tenor
Kieran Rayner, baritone

If Opera, born of Iford Arts, and now one of the most progressive and exciting opera ensembles anywhere, comes to the Bath Festival with a very special new show.

Chez Bullier’s, a faded Parisian speakeasy, is home to a cast of characters with tales of love and laughter, tragedy and loss, whose stories sadden and gladden the heart, or even break it. Bullier’s host and compère takes us on a journey through their lives as we meet Ruggero and Magda, Mimi and Rodolfo, Hannah, the widow and a whole tapestry of delicious characters from operatic history.

Featuring music by Puccini, Verdi, Lehar and others. Oliver Gooch conducts a small salon band alongside the 2022 If Opera ensemble who will perform for the first time under the company name, a prelude to the spectacular season at Belcombe Court in August.

A unique and ravishing evening of stories and the most beautiful music imaginable.

Sunday 15th May 2022, 5:00pm and 7:30pm
The Guildhall, High St, Bath BA1 5AW

For tickets and more information visit https://bathfestivals.org.uk/