Operatic backdrop to Mozart and his masterpieces

Wednesday 23, 8pm at University Concert Hall
Wednesday 23, 8pm at University Concert Hall

BECOME immersed in the beguiling, candlelit world of Mozart in a night of music and song taking place on Wednesday 23 at the concert hall.

This 8pm concert is by the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala. Their โ€˜Magical Mozart By Candlelightโ€™ presents a costumed salon setting ideal for this classical baroque era.

With 18th century dress, ambient lighting and candleabras enhancing the scene, the European Baroque Ensemble and opera singers create a magical concert.

โ€œExpect a full programme of loved classical music and song,โ€ advises Emma Foote, marketing manager at UCH. โ€œThis includes excerpts from the most memorable of Mozartโ€™s operas such as โ€˜The Magic Fluteโ€™, โ€˜The Marriage of Figaroโ€™, โ€˜Cosi Fan Tutteโ€™ and many moreโ€.

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His operas will be sung by world class soloists who, together with the ensemble, perform his Symphony no. 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor) and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik.

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