Friday 18 October 2024, 7pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
English Touring Opera: Blond Eckbert Double Bill
English Touring Opera: Blond Eckbert Double BillPresented by Saffron Hall in association with English Touring Opera
Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert is a haunting tale of isolation and enigma, based on a supernatural short story by the Romantic author Ludwig Tieck and presented in a new production directed by Robin Norton-Hale and conducted by ETO Music Director, Gerry Cornelius. Eckbert and Berthe live a life of quiet solitude in their forest home, but an unexpected visit from an old friend sets in motion a series of revelations and mysteries. As dark secrets surface, Eckbert suspects his world is far stranger than it first appeared, and that the past is maybe best left buried
★★★★ 'This cast and creative team have produced a show with great thought and impact.' - Opera Now
★★★★ 'A terrific sense of unease in this psychological thriller.' - The Times
★★★★ 'The dream-like narrative is anchored by strong vocal performances.' - The Telegraph
Blond Eckbert is performed alongside Do not take my story for a fairytale, a staging of song cycles and cantatas exploring love, isolation and the terrible wonder of the natural world. Featuring music from the same period that Tieck’s story Der Blonde Eckbert was written, by composers including Beethoven, Haydn and Martines, Do not take my story for a fairytale explores the shaping of the Romantic imagination, with its intense emotional responses to nature. It will be performed in an arrangement for period-instrument chamber ensemble and by soprano Abigail Kelly, mezzo Amy J Payne, tenor and 2024 Kathleen Ferrier Award-winner Matthew McKinney and baritone Mark Nathan.
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Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 12+
This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Judith Weir Blond Eckbert
- Do not take my story for a fairytale
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Information for your visit
Friday 18 October 2024, 7pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
5.30pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
5.45pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
5.45pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Pre-concert talk
6pm - 6.30pm
Ticket holders are invited to attend a free pre-concert talk.
Show starts
7pm
Interval
30 minute interval
Show ends
9.10pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.10pm – 10.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 12+
This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Cloakroom
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