Opera
Adriana Mater
English National Opera
- Date night
- Great for groups
- Early finish
- Date
- Sat, 12 Dec 2026
- Time
- 14:00 · 2h 30m
- Venue
- London Coliseum
- City
- London
- Conductor
- André de Ridder
- Tickets
- See booking site
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Summary
André de Ridder conducts Kristina Stanek and the English National Opera in the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s work, featuring an English translation by Aleksi Barrière, at the London Coliseum.
Why it's fantastic
Experience the visceral power of Kaija Saariaho’s modern masterpiece, a gripping tale of conflict and resilience set against the backdrop of a war-torn landscape. This staging offers a rare chance to hear the late composer’s shimmering, translucent soundscapes as they unfold across a haunting story of forgiveness and hope.
Programme
- 01Music by Kaija Saariaho
- 02Libretto by Amin Maalouf
- 03English Translation by Aleksi Barrière
Soloists
- Kristina Stanek
- Caspar Singh
- Leigh Melrose
- Lauren Fagan
