Saturday 13th September is another of the Film Society’s Supper at The Opera nights with a showing of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (2015)
The only opera Woody Allen has ever staged, this version is a revival of his 2008 production for Los Angeles Opera, a hilarious send-up of classical Italian cinema stereotypes. Plácido Domingo takes the title role as a marvellous parody of a Mafia gangster. It’s a hoot! The work is the third and final part of Puccini’s Il trittico (The Triptych) – three one-act operas with contrasting themes, originally written to be presented together. The aria “O mio babbino caro” is one of Puccini’s best known, and one of the most popular arias in all opera. 59 mins, Exempt certificate.
For further information about the Film Socity or for tickets please contact the Membership Secretary, Karen Brown (tel 01327 312158 evenings only), or email BandDFS@gmail.com