Scottish Opera

This stylish update of one of Mozart’s best-loved operas is directed by former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Lissa Lorenzo (Platypus in Boots 2013, Anamchara: Songs of Friendship 2014 and Opera Highlights 2014) who transports the action from its traditional 18th century setting to Italy in the 1950s. This opera, a humorous, light-hearted tale of young love tricked into testing its fidelity, even includes a bit of 'fiancée swapping', but Lorenzo intends to tease out the romance at the heart of the story:

When Don Alfonso wagers that he can prove all women are fickle, Ferrando and Guglielmo foolishly accept, convinced that their beloved fiancées could never be unfaithful. Pretending they have been sent to war, the men disguise themselves and each attempts to seduce the other’s wife-to-be. The women resist at first, but a bit of Don Alfonso’s meddling is enough to spark talk of a double wedding. As the chaotic confusion of the sham comes to an end and the deceit is brought to light, the question remains: who will end up with whom?

Mozart’s stunning music perfectly reflects the bright, witty nature of the storyline, while also capturing the tender, emotional essence of the tale. For this touring production, the original score has been adapted for piano accompaniment, making for an up-close-and-personal experience for audiences in smaller venues.