Our new collaboration with Phoenix and Jazzart Dance Theatres of Mozart’s haunting Requiem, followed by Neo Muyanga’s After Tears, is now open!
Here’s some of what the opening night audience had to say. Joining us? Remember to tell us what YOU thought…
Saw this last night with @mortonjen – it was absolutely incredible. Beautiful and harrowing in equal parts: a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ performance, and a thoughtful and profound interpretation of Mozart. https://t.co/oDA5iX66yT
— Alex Green (@GlexAreen) May 27, 2023
This was something really quite special last night.
Greater than the sum of its parts – and the parts are already pretty, pretty Great! https://t.co/OW9lSY8qNC— Nick Ahad (@NickAhad) May 27, 2023
A great evening. Orchestra, soloists, chorus, dancers all integrated into one superb performance. I’ve never found the Mozart as emotionally intense as last night. After Tears was a joyful counter, great to see the enjoyment
— Robin Carmichael (@robincarm) May 27, 2023
Dancers from Phoenix and Jazzart Dance Theatres with Dorna Ashory from Phoenix Dance Theatre elevated and the Chorus of Opera North © Tristram Kenton
This was totally enthralling, brave, moving, exciting. Or as my sister told the company: smashed it mate ?. One to rewatch but it’s only on this week so get on it. https://t.co/AhT9Dz2ey6
— Gloria Lindh (@GloriaLindh) May 26, 2023
just got home… this was such a beautiful production! forever in awe of contemporary dance, and the chorus were incredible as always. bravo to all the cast and crew!?
— morgan (they/them) (@ninamorganyoung) May 26, 2023
This @PhoenixLeeds and @Opera_North collaboration was off the charts last night. 4 performances left – get a ticket if you can. https://t.co/TqGmghMs4m
— Bill Vince (@That_Bill) May 27, 2023
Shawn Willis from Phoenix Dance Theatre, Lihle Mfene from Jazzart Dance Theatre and Aaron Chaplin from Phoenix Dance Theatre © Tristram Kenton
@GarryWalker74 outstanding. @Opera_North outstanding @PhoenixLeeds outstanding. Tears and joy. Brilliant. Complete performance. Thanks to @JamesLewisLab for this city. https://t.co/u9yuW4tdzA
— Nick Garrett (@thepetersreview) May 26, 2023
Fabulous. I loved it. So moving. Bravo to all involved ?
— morag mcgough (@momcgough) May 27, 2023
I felt like I’d been put through the ringer last night – a double bill of all the emotions. It was incredible – thank you to all involved. https://t.co/fJ1jzRpY9B
— Gayle Appleyard ?? ?? (@gayleappleyard) May 27, 2023
Dorna Ashory from Phoenix Dance Theatre and Chesney Stanfield from Jazzart Dance Theatre © Tristram Kenton
Wow! Spellbound in awe this evening. I particularly admired the integration between the soloists and dancers and chorus and dancers in both pieces. More contemporary dance & opera collaborations please. Thanks to everyone who made it happen esp. all the artists from South Africa
— Sarah Tyson (@BooksUpNorth) June 3, 2023
We were there this afternoon. A fantastic show. Two contrasting pieces, impeccably performed with energy, panache, enthusiasm, professionalism and sensitivity. Genuinely thrilling and awe-inspiring.
— Roger Ellis (@RogerMartin145) June 4, 2023
Scintillating Requiem from @Opera_North @PhoenixLeeds and @Jazzart_dance tonight. Chorus and dancers both performing with such conviction. Great to see Leeds Grand with a packed audience enjoying and being moved by such innovative dance and collaboration.
— Tobias Perkins (@TobiasJPerkins) June 1, 2023
