What’s on December 2012 – Operas in London

Here is a guide to all the best operas taking place in London during the month of December.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado”

1st, 5th, 7th & 8th December 2012 • London Coliseum, London Gilbert and Sullivan's witty operetta pokes fun at the politics and politicians of their day by surplanting Victorian values into the mock-oriental town of Titipu, where it follows the occupants of a very English 1930s …more

Pick Bizet’s “Carmen” — London Coliseum

2nd, 4th, 6th & 9th December 2012 • London Coliseum, London Bizet's "Carmen" tells the story of a fiesty gypsy arrested for attacking a fellow worker. After persuading her guard to release her on the promise of love, she then casts him aside for the glamorous toreador, Escamillo. …more

Pick Renee Fleming, at Barbican Hall

9th December 2012 • Barbican Hall, London World reknowned soprano Renee Fleming will be joined by pianist Maciej Pikulski at Barbican Hall. They will perform a selection of works by Hugo Wolf, Mahler, Arnold, von Zemlinsky and Korngold. The cavernous Barbican Hall …more

ChristmasPick Katherine Jenkins — Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall

10th December 2012 • Royal Albert Hall, London Katherine Jenkins is one of Britain's most popular opera singers. This very special Christmas concert will include songs from her latest LP, alongside some festive carols for the whole audience to sing. She will be joined …more

Pick Puccini’s “La Boheme” — Royal Opera House

17th, 20th & 22nd December 2012 • Royal Opera House, London "La Boheme" is one of Puccini's most powerful operas. Its exploration of the joy, anguish and heartbreak of young love blighted by sudden tragedy, and its succession of passionate arias and duets, makes this the ultimate …more

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