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Opera

Hamlet (ambroise Thomas) – Cadogan Hall, London

Date
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time
17:30
Duration
03:00
Venue
Cadogan Hall
Address
5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ, UK
City
London
Language
French
Price range
20 £ – 50 £

About this event

A concert performance of Ambroise Thomas’s grand opera Hamlet presented by Chelsea Opera Group. Sung in French with English surtitles, the performance lasts around three hours including an interval. The concert on 1 November 2026 marks conductor Jonathon Cole-Swinard’s debut with the company; he is Head of Music and Chorus Director at Garsington Opera. Continuing COG’s focus on rarely heard 19th‑century repertoire, this revival highlights a work that triumphed at its 1868 Paris premiere and later waned in popularity, though Ophélie’s famed mad scene remained a soprano showcase. The Chelsea Opera Group Chorus and Orchestra perform with a full lineup of professional soloists. A pre‑concert talk by Simon Bainbridge is scheduled for 4:15pm, ahead of the 5:30pm start at Cadogan Hall, a 900‑seat venue in London’s Chelsea district.

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