Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

  • Opera
  • Classical Music
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 120 minutes, 20 minute interval Subject to change
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The world’s leading bel canto tenor, Juan Diego Flórez, returns to the Sydney Opera House for a breathtaking recital.

Joined by acclaimed pianist Vincenzo Scalera, Flórez will bring to life some of the most beloved works of the operatic and concert repertoire, in an unforgettable evening of artistry and passion.

From the elegance of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti to the passion of Spanish zarzuela and the soaring lyricism of Massenet and Gounod, Flórez’s recital showcases the brilliance and beauty that has made him a global star.

A program of bel canto gems, fiery Spanish rhythms, and French romantic masterpieces brought to life with Flórez’s golden voice and irresistible artistry.

Presented by Castiglione Arts and Culture with Greg Hocking Music

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An unforgettable display of technique, artistry and talent from the Peruvian star – and stage personality to seal the deal.

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Program

First Part
Rossini – Le sylvain
Bellini – Malinconia, ninfa gentile | Vanne, o rosa fortunata | La ricordanza
Arietta: Almen se non poss’io (piano solo, arr. Czerny)
Donizetti – Ah! Rammenta, o bella Irene | “Ed ancora la tremenda porta... Come uno spirito angelico” (Roberto Devereux)

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Second Part 
Soutullo & Vert – Bella enamorada (El último romántico)
Soriano – Suena, guitarrico mío (El guitarrico)
Serrano – Aquí está quien lo tiene tó y no tiene ná (La alegría del batallón)
Lecuona – Mazurka Glissando (piano solo)
Massenet – “Ô souverain” (Le Cid)
Gounod – “Salut! Demeure chaste et pure” (Faust)
Di Godard – Berceuse (piano solo)

Boieldieu – Viens, gentille dame (La Dame blanche)

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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