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Pagliacci: Live opera in Islington

On 03 Oct 20, Single performance to a live audience, no interval

Soprano Elin Pritchard so missed performing, she set up her own company. See and hear Let Us Make Noise make its debut in a passionate Italian masterpiece

By Claudia Pritchard on 21/9/2020

Soprano Elin Pritchard sings Nedda in Islington's own Pagliacci
Soprano Elin Pritchard sings Nedda in Islington's own Pagliacci
Pagliacci: Live opera in Islington Pagliacci: Live opera in Islington Claudia Pritchard
Islington residents have opera on their doorstep in October when the appropriately named new company Let Us Make Noise performs an empassioned story of love and jealousy, Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.


In a clever move adopted by other ingenious artists, the ensemble gathered by soprano Elin Pritchard has spotted a spacious, audience-secure high-street venue – the local church, in this case, St James’s.


Heading a starry cast, tenor Peter Auty sings the role of a travelling showman Canio, whose painted-on smile hides personal tragedy. Elin Pritchard herself sings his wife, Nedda, and baritone Nicholas Lester is Silvio, with whom she is having an affair.


John Andrews conducts, RSC company Christopher Luscombe directs, and the pianist is Berrak Dyer, with violinist Fenella Humphries and cellist Sophie Gledhill.



Nicholas Lester sings Nedda's lover Silvio for Opera Live. Photo: Edmond Choo


Elin Pritchard’s vision, after six months without performance, was simple – and complex: just put on a show. And in Pagliacci she has chosen a piece of verismo – real-life – opera, that has been thrilling audiences ever since its sensational première in 1892.


Thrilling from its very opening bars, it is opera at its most visceral. It is set in the heat of Calabria in the south of Italy. Listen out for Canio's heartbreaking aria, 'Vesti la giubba'.


Elin says: ‘By coming together to perform Pagliacci, we will keep our passion for opera alive whilst promoting this wonderful art form. Between us there’s a wealth of experience, dedication and creativity topped off with friendship and huge respect. ‘Let’s hope this is a recipe for a great evening out.’


Sounds like the perfect recipe to us. The audience, who should wear face coverings, will be safely spaced. In the event of a change in regulations banning live performance, ticket-holders can claim a full refund. Good luck, Let Us Make Noise! Let's hope you do.

by Claudia Pritchard

What Pagliacci: Live opera in Islington
Where St James's, Islington, Prebend St, Islington, London, N1 8PH | MAP
Nearest tube Angel (underground)
When On 03 Oct 20, Single performance to a live audience, no interval
Price £28
Website Click here for more information and booking



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