A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | Edinburgh

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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
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🎵 This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Tickets for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight 🎫 Band AA ticket for 1 🎫 Band A ticket for 1 🎫 Band B ticket for 1 🎫 Band C ticket for 1 Highlights 🎼 Stunning programme of compositions including Flower Duet and Habanera 🎹 Exceptional classical performances ⭐ The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers ⛪ The beautiful St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh General Info 📅 Date: May 22, 2026 🕒 Time: 7:30pm 📍 Location: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh 👤 Age requirement: All ages welcome Soloists: Claire Wild Rhonda Browne Dominick Felix Philip Smith PROGRAMME Rossini  –  Barber of Seville  Overture Puccini  –  O Mio Babbino Caro  from  Gianni Schicchi Verdi  –  La donna è mobile  from  Rigoletto Verdi  –  Sempre libera  from  La Traviata Bizet  –  Habanera  from  Carmen Puccini  –  Un bel dì vedremo  from  Madama Butterfly Puccini  –  E lucevan le stelle  from  Tosca Puccini  –  Nessun Dorma  from  Turandot Mozart  –  Voi che sapete  from  The Marriage of Figaro …and many, many more! ABOUT A Night at the Opera has been completely refreshed and expanded for 2026, building on the success of previous years with an even richer and varied musical journey. This newly enhanced edition now features four soloists, with the addition of a baritone alongside soprano, mezzo-soprano and tenor. This expanded line-up brings some of opera’s greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible ‘Largo al factotum’ from T he Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from  Carmen , as well as celebrated ensemble highlights – from Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from  Così fan tutte  to Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from  Rigoletto . At the heart of the concert, audiences will still find the favourite moments they know and love, with a sparkling mix of duets and trios from operatic classics including  The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca  and  Turandot .  The programme features some of opera’s most treasured solo arias – from the infectious brilliance of Verdi’s ‘La donna è mobile’, to the tender beauty of ‘O mio babbino caro’ and the soaring, triumphant finale ‘Nessun dorma’. Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this newly reimagined 2026 programme promises passion, drama, laughter, and music that lingers long after the final note.
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St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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