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English Touring Opera – The Snowmaiden at Buxton Opera House

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English Touring Opera - The Snowmaiden

26 October 2024

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From £28.50
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English Touring Opera step into a wintry tale of destructive love with their brand-new production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Snowmaiden at Buxton Opera House.

The first of Rimsky-Korsakov’s operas to be based on a Russian folk tale, it follows a teenage girl with a secret in her heart and a burning desire to leave the icy grip of her parents, Grandfather Frost and Spring Beauty, to live amongst mortals in an isolated village. Conjuring up the conflict between real and mythical worlds, Rimsky Korsakov’s colourfully orchestrated folk melodies follow the Snowmaiden on her transformational journey into this mortal land, which opens a Pandora’s box of human emotions with monumental consequences.

This classic coming of age tale is helmed by award-winning director Olivia Fuchs and conducted by Hannah Quinn. Soprano Ffion Edwards takes the title role, with Kitty Whately as Lyel, Joseph Doody as the Tsar, Hannah Sandison as Spring Beauty and Edward Hawkins as Grandfather Frost. Sung in English.

You’re invited to join members of the creative team for a free pre-show talk, as they share insights into this season’s production.

The following discounts are available:

Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: Half price (not valid in Dress Circle)

Under 35s: £5 (limited availability)

Multibuy: Book this event plus Blond Eckbert and receive £10 off the total price (top two prices only)

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