Name: A Night at The Opera at Christmas (Feat. Nessun Dorma) by Candlelight
Start: 2025-12-29T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Manchester Cathedral

A Night at The Opera at Christmas (Feat. Nessun Dorma) by Candlelight

⭐ Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable evening of opera and passion in the stunning candlelit Manchester Cathedral Highlights 🎼 Experience iconic opera arias by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, and Donizetti performed by the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a cast of brilliant vocal soloists 🌟 Featuring special performances of “Nessun Dorma,” “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici,” “Habañera,” and more 🏰 Set within the majestic gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral 🍽️ Close to Manchester’s top restaurants and bars for a perfect festive evening 🎤 A night full of emotion, virtuosity, and timeless beauty to light up your holiday season General Info 📅 Date: December 29, 2025 🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX Description Celebrate the final days of the year with an unforgettable evening of passion, drama, and glorious music, performed in the breathtaking candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral. Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a cast of brilliant operatic voices for a sparkling concert featuring some of the greatest opera arias ever composed—a perfect way to add magic and meaning to the festive season as the New Year approaches. This beautifully curated programme brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi , and the irresistible allure of Bizet and Donizetti. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or simply looking to experience something uplifting and moving, this performance promises a night of emotional depth, virtuosity, and timeless beauty. Set within the soaring gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, this is an atmospheric musical celebration just steps from the city's top restaurants and bars—an ideal evening out during the holiday season. Featuring Susan Parkes (Soprano) with special guest tenor and baritone soloists The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Programme “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” – La Traviata, Verdi “Voi Che Sapete” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart “Non Più Andrai” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart “Un Aura Amorosa” – Così Fan Tutte, Mozart “La Ci Darem la Mano” – Don Giovanni, Mozart “Una Furtiva Lagrima” – L’Elisir d’Amore, Donizetti “Habañera” – Carmen, Bizet “Au Fond du Temple Saint” – Les Pêcheurs de Perles, Bizet “Un Bel Di Vedremo” – Madama Butterfly, Puccini “Nessun Dorma” – Turandot, Puccini “Toreador Song” – Carmen, Bizet