The production will see the original partnership of Christopher Alden and Christian Curnyn resuming their roles as Director and Conductor respectively.
Casting has now been announced for the return of the ENO and Opera Australia’s co-production of Partenope, which will play at the London Coliseum from the 20th November until the 6th December for six performances only.
Singing the title role of sought-after socialite Partenope is celebrated British soprano Nardus Williams, winner of the Rising Talent award at the 2022 International Opera Awards. Meanwhile, the three suitors vying for Partenope’s affections, Arsace, Emilio and Armindo, are played by Hugh Cutting, Ru Charlesworth and Jake Ingbar respectively.
They will be joined by British mezzo-soprano Katie Bray, singing the role of Rosmira, Arsace’s jilted former fiancée and British bass and former Harewood Artist William Thomas as the messenger Ormonte.
Meanwhile, joining director Christopher Alden and conductor Christian Curnyn on the creative team are: set design by Andrew Lieberman and costume design is by Jon Morrell. Adam Silverman is the production’s Lighting Designer, with Marc Rosette as the Revival Lighting Designer. Claire Glaskin is the Movement Director and Elaine Brown is the Revival Movement and Intimacy Director.
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