Fantasio

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment join with Opera Rara to delve into opera’s box of lost masterpieces. Together they present a concert performance of Offenbach’s story of a young student who pursues his true love against all odds.

One of Offenbach’s most daring and innovative operas, 'Fantasio' was a move away from light operetta towards a more romantic style.

The conductor is (OAE Principal Artist) Sir Mark Elder. Cast includes: Brenda Rae (Elsbeth, La Princesse)
, Sarah Connolly (Fantasio), 
Victoria Simmonds (Flamel), 
Robert Murray (Marinoni), 
Russell Braun (Le Prince), 
Neal Davies (Sparck), and 
Brindley Sherratt (Le Roi), with 
Opera Rara Chorus.