SCOTTISH Opera will hit the road this autumn to take classic performances and lesser-known gems to smaller and more remote venues across the country.
The organisation’s Opera Highlights tour will take in 17 locations ranging from Peebles to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
A varied programme has been curated for the run, including Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte and Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers.
Other works which are rarely performed on the Scottish stage will also feature, as well as the world premiere of a work created especially for the tour by Scottish Opera’s new emerging artist composer in residence, Samuel Bordoli.
Former emerging artist Jack Furness, who is returning to the company to direct, said: “I’m so pleased to be coming back to direct another show, especially as it involves working with composer Samuel Bordoli.
“Opera Highlights is a real heart-and-soul show. I remember having so much fun in the rehearsal room and I’m sure this time will be no different.”
Scottish Opera general director Alex Reedijk said: “Touring Scotland is at the heart of what we do and Opera Highlights is the perfect show to take to smaller and more remote communities around the country as it truly has something for everyone.”
Running from September 21 to October 28, the tour will visit Arisaig, Benderloch, Bowmore, Campbeltown, Carrbridge, Cove, East Kilbride, Findhorn, Greenock, Langholm, Lochinver, Markinch, Musselburgh, Peebles, Portree, Stranraer and Stornoway.
Performers will include soprano Lucy Hall, mezzo-soprano Kate Howden, tenor William Morgan and baritone Alexey Gusev.
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