Our innovative double bill – Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring in association with Phoenix Dance Theatre and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi – is now open! See some of what our audiences have been saying on social media so far…
Joining us for The Rite of Spring / Gianni Schicchi? Tell us what YOU thought on Facebook, Instagram, or tweet us @Opera_North using #PhoenixRiteofSpring or #ONSchicchi.
@Opera_North #PhoenixRiteofSpring Orchestra and dancers superb. Lighting is always excellent at ON – but this really is outstanding. It’s bursting with drama
— Rhona Graham (@VATmatters) February 16, 2019
Great ensemble performance #ONSchicchi full of humour and character. Loved it! Interesting pairing with Rite of Spring. Just keep pushing the boundaries.
— Lynn Meredith (@hlmeredith) February 17, 2019
That. Was. Awsome. Riviting. Compelling. Thrilling.
— Daniel (@dante68_69) February 16, 2019
Richard Burkhard as Gianni Schicchi © Tristram Kenton
Unbelievable! What a double whammy and a treat to watch @PhoenixLeeds perform to a live and outstanding orchestra! Next level!
— Christella Litras (@Christellamusic) February 17, 2019
Thanks to @PhoenixLeeds and @Opera_North for a great evening; superb dancing, singing and playing all round #collaboration #leeds
— Wieke Eringa (@dutchyinleeds) February 17, 2019
Excellent evening of the dual performance to night. Musical score @GarryWalker74 amazing. Collaboration works ??Well Done All @watson_dance
— Heather Nelson (@DawnRisingUK) February 17, 2019
Vanessa Vince-Pang and Natalie Alleston in Phoenix Dance Theatre and Opera North’s The Rite of Spring choreographed by Jeanguy Saintus © Tristram Kenton
Cracking cast! Well done all of you – stunning performance!
— Thom Meredith (@Thom_Singer) February 17, 2019
Music, Dance + Opera in one evening – awesome! thanks – @PhoenixLeeds @Opera_North #PhoenixRiteofSpring #ONSchicchi #saturdaynightlivearts
— Helen S (@HelSingleton) February 16, 2019
Bloody wonderful night with @Opera_North for their #ONSchicchi and #PhoenixRiteofSpring opening night. A pleasure as always #Ad pic.twitter.com/XANwvQf8zU
— Dr Michelle C (@elle__xx) February 16, 2019
