Carmen
Arguably the most popular opera, with 10 principal singing roles and extensive chorus work. This translation had its premiere with Windsor and Eton Operatic Society at the Farrer Theatre, Eton in April 2003. The dialogues are included in the vocal score.
Price: vocal score £26, chorus parts hire £8
Lucia di Lammermoor
Originally commissioned for professional performance at the Holland Park Opera Festival, this translation continues to enjoy professional and amateur performances throughout the UK. There are 7 principal parts and good chorus work.
Price: vocal score £22, chorus parts hire £8
Linda di Chamounix
The translation of this lesser known yet immensely attractive opera was commissioned by Opera Omnibus. There are 8 principal parts, good chorus work and delightful music.
Price: vocal score £22, chorus parts hire £8
La Belle Helene
This hilarious version of Offenbach’s irreverent, satirical operetta was originally commissioned for performance at the Holland Park Opera Festival, since when it has been widely performed. It is the original La Belle Hélène with 12 principal parts and excellent chorus work. The dialogues are contained in a separate libretto.
Price: Vocal score £22, chorus parts hire £8
Orpheus in the Underworld
This translation of Offenbach’s most famous satirical operetta was commissioned by Southgate Opera in 2003. As with La Belle Hélène it is taken from the original work, with 15 principal parts and first-class chorus work. The dialogues are contained in a separate libretto.
Price: vocal score £22, chorus parts hire £8
A Masked Ball
The translation of this great Verdi Opera was commissioned by Preston Opera for their millennium production. There are 10 principal parts and, as you would expect, first-class chorus work.
Price: vocal score £22, chorus parts hire £8