The Sunday matinee of the Essex Summer Opera Festival

3pm Sunday 10 July 2022

Mozart Così fan tutte

Returns only

30-minute interval. Arrive from 12 midday to enjoy the gardens. You are welcome to picnic on the lawn. The show will be in the beautiful newly renovated Quintin's Barn, finishing at approximately 5.15pm.

Director P Burton-Morgan | Designer Chantal Short | Conductor  Orlando Jopling

Fiordiligi Ella Taylor | Dorabella Martha Jones | Despina Joanna Songi | Ferrando Richard Dowling | Guglielmo Gareth John

1970s Cambridge. A bunch of buttoned up students are about to get a tutorial in fidelity ...  Wild Arts' fast-paced, entertaining version of Mozart's Così fan tutte is getting great feedback from their tour.

A wonderful evening last night. The whole event was a pure joy. It was a privilege to have been there. We travelled home on a cloud.

At just 1 hour 40 minutes of music, the storytelling is nimble, and the recits trimmed. A lighthearted, romantic production for our times, suitable for all ages. Sung in English in a new version of the brilliant Jeremy Sams translation.

Expect flowery shirts, serious flares, rock stars, and more ...

We thought last night was an absolute delight from beginning to end…. As for the music — we left feeling utterly elated. What a joy to be listening to marvellous singing in such an atmosphere. The orchestra was brilliant.

We encourage you to bring your friends and family to enjoy the opera. There are moments of pure slapstick comedy which children of all ages will love, as well as some of the most beautiful music ever written. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Layer Marney Tower for the inaugural Summer Opera Festival.

Nicholas and Sheila Charrington and Orlando Jopling