Introduction and prices

Juan Diego Flórez blazed onto the stage with brilliant bel canto singing in Matilde di Shabran in Pesaro in 1996, then shot to worldwide stardom. Now Flórez's stunning performance and a new Pesaro staging, with period costume, come to The Royal Opera, complemented by a galaxy of star singers under the baton of Carlo Rizzi. The music has all the classic exuberance of early Rossini, written in 1821 yet until recently an all-but-forgotten masterpiece.

The plot is melodramatic with its tongue firmly and deliberately in its cheek, and the sheer virtuosity of the vocal writing runs throughout the beautiful contrasts of solos and ensembles - especially fine for the Act I conclusion. All this makes for one of the most exciting of evenings possible with Rossini and The Royal Opera. It's an early highlight of the whole Season and essential for all lovers of bel canto opera.

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Balconies Restaurant

The Balconies Restaurant opens with the House an hour and a half before the curtain rises.
The ultimate complement to the very best in ballet and opera with tables for dinner just a few paces from the auditorium on the spectacular balconies. A two or three course meal served with the buzz of the bar below and the amazing domed roof overhead.

This grand, majestic venue is ideally suited to business entertaining or any other special occasion.

For a leisurely dinner we recommend you dine pre-performance, have your starter and main courses and return to the same table at the interval for your dessert.

Package contents

Your package will include:
- Top priced stall seats for Matilde di Shabran at the Royal Opera House
- 3 course seated dinner in the Floral Hall Balconies Restaurant
- Drinks throughout the evening to the value of £30 per person
- Souvenir programme
- Event manager in attendance

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