© 2009 Opera in the Orchard
it began at 7pm as the sun was beginning to dip behind Danbury, casting a warm glow over the audience and performers. We started with “La Serva Padrone” by Pergolessi, followed by an interval during which solo pieces were played by the principal musicians of the orchestra. The second operetta, “The Telephone” by Minotti, was a very humorous operetta enjoyed by all age groups, the proof being was the sight of all the children lying on their stomachs at the front, chins propped up by their hands and eyes glued to the opera unfolding before them. The evening came to an end all too soon, night falling quickly, but with the help of car headlights everyone found their cars and departed with encouraging comments and hope that another opera would be held at Bouncers the following year……; |
Barber Of Seville 2005 |
From that first night OPERA IN THE ORCHARD has gone from strength to strength; the productions to date being:- Carmen, Don Pasquale, The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. A strong link with OPERA IN THE ORCHARD has truly become a celebration of the countryside - from the Morris Men who dance at the start of the show to the Opera Fair supported by local producers with their wares and the Suffolk Punches who are there in all their majesty - Hog Roast and refreshment tent supplying local beers and to the audience who come for the weekend and camp in the fields. |
Marriage Of Figaro 2006 |
