Based on Jules Massenet’s French opera version of the Cinderella story, the Laurent Pelly-directed production casts a sophisticated spell that stirs together choreography, set design and bulbous costumes to create a comedic (and visually alluring) rendition of the famed fairy tale. and stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in the title role. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.ĭescribed as a program of free content for the “culturally curious at home,” the schedule of full-length productions continues this week with the Royal Opera’s “Cendrillon,” which makes its curtain call May 22 at 2 p.m. Sabine Devieilhe as Queen of the Night in “The Magic Flute” for the Royal Opera.

In addition to the live-captured performances (which have already included lauded works, such as “The Magic Flute” and “The Metamorphosis”), musical masterclasses and behind-the-scenes videos also fill the lineup of streamable works, all of which are available to view worldwide.

Launched in the wake of sweeping closures, the London institution’s digital offerings present a weekly slate of full-length ballet and opera productions, culled under the banner #OurHouseToYourHouse.Īudiences can stream the programs on-demand via the Royal Opera House Facebook and YouTube pages. Though the scenario above is all but impossible as theaters remain dark, you can watch the Royal Opera House’s programming for free at home. Momentarily, a hush falls as the lights dim. You enter, secure your tickets after some pleasant chitchat, and please-excuse-me-thanks-sorry your way to your seat in the theater’s expansive house. Let’s set the scene: You walk up to London’s Royal Opera House to be greeted by a rotating glass door. “Find something new experience the magic feel inspired.London’s Royal Opera House offers a slate of free programming to stream on-demand The Royal Ballet offers Alice in Wonderland rehearsals, a feature on costume designs with Bob Crowley principal dancers Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov discussing Peter Wright’s Giselle, their first narrative ballet together and Kenneth MacMillan’s insights into Manon, relayed by his wife Deborah.

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