CULTURAL ELTHAM
SEnine
Open Air Opera
The
manicured turf and stately performance which re-creates
majesty of the Royal the sounds of a full orchestra by
He said: “Puccini’s operas need a lush
Blackheath Golf Club is to be opened using the latest computer generated
orchestral sound and a piano or small
to all this month when opera comes to technology.
ensemble can’t do that. The VRO is
Court Road.
a computer-generated symphony
A full cast of top ranking singers will take
orchestra which I ‘conduct’ to supply a
A full-length version of Puccini’s Madam to the stage in the favourite opera which
responsive and sensitive accompaniment.”
Butterfly is being staged in the open tells the story of an American serviceman’s
air against the backdrop of the world’s affair with a Japanese geisha.
It’s this technology which overcomes
oldest golf club and the Grade 1 listed
the financial and practical difficulties of
clubhouse. Memorably popularised in the hit musical
staging affordable live opera with a full
Miss Saigon, which ran for10 years and
musical retinue.
And golf meets Glyndebourne as visitors 4,200 shows in the West End, the story
are invited to picnic on the grass before tugs at the heart strings as the American
Jan Easton, of the Royal Blackheath, said:
the opera begins. returns after ditching the girl and then
“This has proved a popular evening in
learns of the existence of a child from the
previous years and it gives a chance for
Those that prefer al dente to al fresco relationship.
non-members to enjoy the facilities at the
can enjoy a meal in the impressive
club.”
surroundings of the 17th century The performance is a joint production
clubhouse’s dining rooms, normally between the golf club and Commedia,
The performance is on Saturday
reserved for golf club members and their a company which is experienced in the
August 15 at 8.15pm. Meals can be
guests. presentation of fully staged musical
booked for either 6pm or 6.30pm
theatre and has hired a full company of
and will be two courses. Tickets cost
This is the fourth annual opera evening seasoned professionals.
£35 each and meals are £15 each,
at the Royal Blackheath, previous
to be booked in advance. Areas of
productions include La Bohème and The orchestral accompaniment is
the grounds are set aside for those
Carmen. supplied by the Virtual Reality Orchestra,
bringing picnics. Call Jan Easton on
the latest interactive technology operated
020 8331 2992. The clubhouse will be
The sheltered courtyard alongside the and conducted by Glyn Paul.
open for drinks before and after the
clubhouse will be the setting for the
performance and during the interval.
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