– Aethelflaed is a bold, 90 minute, fully staged opera that tells the epic story of the Battle of 910AD in which Queen Aethelflaed led her army to victory against the Vikings. Sung in Old English and performed by five principal singers, chorus, and a full orchestra, the opera fuses the grandeur of traditional opera with a modern sonic edge. This Autumn, Aethelflaed | A New Opera will embark on a tour through some of the UK’s most historic sacred spaces with an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and history. Blending live operatic performance with historical commentary and multimedia presentation, the tour explores the remarkable life of Queen Aethelflaed, the warrior ruler who led her people against Viking invasions in 910AD. Performed by soprano Rachel Kobernick with commentary by composer Andre Fratto, each event offers audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a new opera sung in Old English and inspired by both grand opera tradition and cinematic spectacle. Featuring excerpts from the score, discussions of Anglo-Saxon history, and insights into the opera’s development, the tour is designed to be engaging for seasoned opera lovers, history enthusiasts, and first-time audiences alike. Set against the atmosphere of cathedrals and historic venues across England, the recital tour serves as the first public chapter in the journey toward the opera’s fully staged world premiere. Buy Your Tickets Here Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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