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New Palace Opera

  • Holy Sepulchre London Holborn Viaduct London, EC1A 2FD United Kingdom (map)

New Palace Opera ends our year in December with another masterpiece from the twentieth century, Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress.

Igor Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress

Concert - performance

Inspired by the 18th century artist and satirist William Hogarth, this culminating opera of Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical style saw the Russian

genius produce this witty, dramatic and poignant masterpiece, full of memorable characters who accompany the rake Tom on his adventures before he is redeemed by the love of a good woman.

Cast includes:

Tom Rakewell, a Rake, Kieran White

Anne Trulove, his Betrothed, Eleanor Penfold

Nick Shadow, a Devilish Manservant Nicholas Morris

The orchestra of New Palace Opera

Conductor: Michael Thorne

TICKETS £25 on the door or from Eventbrite:

Earlier Event: 2 December
Christmas with the Holst Singers
Later Event: 5 December
Culture Mile Bid Outdoor Carol Service