When it comes to Opera, its true presence in popular culture is sometimes forgotten. In this concert, the Gulbenkian Orchestra and Choir, under the direction of conductor Jorge Matta, perform some of the most exciting Great Choruses from 19th century opera. From Beethoven to Wagner, Bizet to Verdi and Puccini, wars and their heroes, power struggles and the fight for peoples’ freedom, love, longing, the return of the beloved and songs of joy and praise, these are unique musical moments that have marked many generations. An occasion to celebrate this endurance to time and to realise how familiar the operatic repertoire can be for any listener.

Gulbenkian Orchestra and Choir
University of Lisbon’s Children and Youth Choir
Jorge Matta Conductor

Giuseppe Verdi
Aïda: “Gloria all’Egitto”; Triumphal March
Macbeth: “Witches Chorus”
Nabucco: “È L’Assiria una regina”
Il trovatore: “Anvil chorus”

Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio: Prisoner’s Chorus

Pietro Mascagni
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo

Giacomo Puccini
Madama Butterfly: “Humming Chorus”

Richard Wagner
Tanhäuser: “Peregrins Chorus”
Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III; Wedding March; Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral

Georges Bizet
Carmen: Chorus of Street Boys; March of Toreadors

Family Pass (2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years old): €20

Extra child: €2,5
This pass is only available at our box office

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