Opera North - Verdi's Simon Boccanegra
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Gripping. Intriguing. Step into powerful music.
Who’s on stage
Our long-time friends Opera North bring their epic chorus, magnificent orchestra and incredible cast to Sage One.
What they’re playing
Giuseppe Verdi’s gripping story of political intrigue and personal tragedy Simon Boccanegra is Opera North’s latest concert staging of large-scale Italian classics, following acclaimed performances of Turandot and Aida.
Need to know
Price: £25 – £59
Discounts: save if you’re under 17 or aged 18 – 30. Discount tickets only available on performance day and subject to availability.
Groups: save 5% for a group of 10 – 24 people or 10% for 25 or more.
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, with a 20 minute interval after Act 1.
Language: Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Programmes: digital (£4) or printed (£8.50 including postage)
What you'll hear
Giuseppe Verdi Simon Boccanegra
Who's playing it
Roland Wood Simon Boccanegra
Vazgen Gazaryan Jacopo Fiesco
Sara Cortolezzis Amelia
Andrés Presno Gabriele Adorno
Mandla Mndebele Paolo Albiani
Antony Hermus conductor
PJ Harris stage director
What's happening in the music?
In 14th-century Genoa, former pirate and man of the people, Simon Boccanegra, is elected head of the republic. It’s the start of a decades-long rivalry with nobleman Jacopo Fiesco. Power struggles and revenge plots unfold, but underneath it all, the two are bound together by the strongest of family ties. Is reconciliation within reach before it’s too late?
This is a gripping thriller that isn’t just political, it’s personal. In this concert staging of the revised 1881 opera, the chorus and orchestra take centre stage immersing the audience in Verdi’s powerful music. It promises to be an unmissable event.
What they say
Opera North’s run of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra opened in Bradford last week to rave reviews. The Times called it “a superbly high-voltage concert staging” and rated it ★★★★★. Find out what the Arts Desk had to say about it here.
Take a look
Watch the trailer for Opera North: Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra.
What is a concert staging?
Thinking of coming to a ‘concert staging’, but want to know more? Why not read Opera North’s handy guide of what to expect.
In a nutshell
Find out everything you need to know about Verdi’s gripping political thriller right here...
Dine just steps from the stage
Book a table in our Brasserie and enjoy a fresh Northern twist on classic British dishes. Sip exclusive drinks all night long and even save dessert for the interval.
