The Damnation of Faust
A nostalgic opera night.
To hell and back: Berlioz’s huge, flamboyant take on the Faust legend simply has to be heard to be believed. “I shall enchant your eyes and ears…” What would you trade for your wildest dreams? In medieval Germany, the young scholar Faust makes the deadliest possible bargain, but he has one hell of a time discovering the price. Half grand opera, half roof-raising choral-orchestral spectacular, The Damnation of Faust caused a scandal at its premiere in 1846. With its supernatural story and irresistible melodies, Berlioz’s “dramatic legend” remains one of nineteenth century music’s most deliciously sinful treats. Guest conductor Dinis Sousa launches a series of Faust-inspired classics with a masterpiece in which the Devil really does have all the best tunes.
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When and where does The Damnation of Faust take place?+
This performance occurs at the Barbican Centre in London on January 29, 2027.
Who is performing at The Damnation of Faust?+
Dinis Sousa conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, featuring soloists Gaëlle Arquez, Alexandre Duhamel, Thibault de Damas, and Julien Dran.
How do I get tickets for The Damnation of Faust?+
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