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Music by: Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Damiano Michieletto makes his Royal Opera House debut with a new production of William Tell, starring Gerald Finley and conducted by Antonio Pappano. Rossini’s final opera shares a story of the struggle against Austrian occupation, led by the Swiss archer and patriot Guillaume Tell. In the opera’s most famous scene, Tell shoots an apple from his son’s head, a feat that inspires his countrymen to revolt. The score is outstanding, and is packed with glorious arias, choruses and ensembles.
Note: Guillaume Tell contains a scene of sexual violence and brief nudity in Act III and is subject to classification.
In French, with English subtitles. Performed live on July 5, 2015 at the Royal Opera House. There will be two 10-minute intermissions.
Tickets: $16 (Members: $12, $10, Free)