LSO: Puccini’s Suor Angelica

Opera in concert

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in Giacomo Puccini’s heartfelt opera.

At the very centre of Puccini’s late one-act opera is a nun with a tragic secret. Set in 20th century Italy, Suor Angelica follows the story of Sister Angelica, whose search for peace is troubled by her past. The opera contains some of Puccini’s most intimate and atmospheric music, including Angelica’s haunting solo, Senza mamma’.

As part of their International Festival residency, the LSO are joined by their Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, an unparalleled interpreter of Puccini’s music, bringing to the fore the drama and sorrow at the heart of this opera.

Puccini’s opera is complemented in the first half of the concert by his impassioned Preludio sinfonico written when he was a student, alongside conductor-composer Victor de Sabata’s colourful symphonic depiction of Juventus (Youth’).

Supported by Edinburgh International Festival Endowment Fund

London Symphony Orchestra Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor

Edinburgh Festival Chorus James Grossmith Chorus Director

RSNO Youth Chorus Patrick Barrett Chorus Director

Mané Galoyan Suor Angelica Kseniia Nikolaieva Principessa Further casting to be announced

Puccini Preludio sinfonico de Sabata Juventus --Interval-- Puccini Suor Angelica

Sung in Italian with English surtitles