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Thomas: Hamlet
From the opening ominous drum roll, Ambroise Thomas’ opera Hamlet offers a dark and splendid sweep through the famous Shakespeare tragedy.
It was an immediate critical and popular success following its Paris premiere in 1868, and while its fortunes waned in the 20th century, the…
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Programme
1Hamlet
Performers
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Grace DurhamGertrude, Queen of DenmarkRW
Richard WiegoldKing Claudius, Hamlet’s uncleHL
Haegee LeeOphélie, daughter of PoloniusJB
Jay BroadhurstLaërte, son of PoloniusRB
Ruairi BowenMarcellus, friend of HamletMF
Malachy FrameGhost of Hamlet’s fatherKH
Kevin HollandsPolonius, court chancellorJC
Jonathon Cole-SwinardConductorMF
Malachy FrameFirst gravediggerRB
Ruairi BowenSecond gravediggerCO
Chelsea Opera Group chorus and orchestracollective