FESTIVAL 201720 May – 27 August

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How to bookTickets will be on general sale on glyndebourne.com from Sunday 5 March at 6.00pm. Booking is live, in real-time, and you can select your own seats. For a quick guide to the best availability, visit: glyndebourne.com/availability

Planning your visitThe grounds – including Shop, Long Bar, White Cube gallery and archive exhibitions and, of course, the gardens – open two hours before the performance start time.

If you’re bringing guests for the first time the ‘Your visit’ section of our website contains all the essential information they’ll need, including what to wear, what to bring and dining options in our three on-site restaurants.

Welcome to Festival 2017

Join us for an extraordinary journey through 359 years of operatic creativity, from much-loved masterpieces to the startlingly new. We hope these glimpses of opera’s amazing diversity – alongside the dining, dressing up and precious memory-making with family and friends in our glorious gardens – entices you to take time off from the day-to-day and escape to Glyndebourne this summer.

Win a timeless record of your Glyndebourne experienceTo celebrate the world premiere of Hamlet, every Festival 2017 ticket booker of Brett Dean’s new opera will be entered into a prize draw to win a painting of their visit by acclaimed artist Julian Sutherland-Beatson. Find out more at: glyndebourne.com/extraordinaryart

Added extrasAt glyndebourne.com/extras you’ll find information about our pre-performance talks and study days, which provide an overview of each production, and our new Insider talks, which take you behind the scenes into the workings of our international opera house.

BOOKING OPENS

Sunday 5 March, 6.00pm

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Watch our 2017 film for a glimpse of a Festival day from start to finish. Your adventure awaits...

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Supported by Carol and Paul Collinsthrough Glyndebourne Association America Inc.

uk premiere

Love conquers all in this tale of a courageous daughter who defies her father to save her husband.

Hipermestrafrancesco cavalli

Need to know: Hipermestra retells a compelling Greek myth to the accompaniment of Cavalli’s melodious music. This early Baroque opera is a rare gem – this will be its UK premiere.

Why this production? Hipermestra will have an opulent, contemporary Middle Eastern setting, and its extravagant wedding scene with 50 brides and 50 grooms will be a sight to behold.

Cast and creative team: Director Graham Vick makes a long-awaited return to Glyndebourne. William Christie returns to conduct. Rising star Emőke Barath makes her Glyndebourne debut in the title role.

Things to look out for: Hipermestra will feature inventive staging, with the orchestra becoming part of the action and an immersive set which will bring audiences closer.

Sung in Italian with English supertitleswith the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Dates and performance times

20 MAY 5.10pm

24 MAY 5.10pm

27 MAY 5.10pm

1 JUNE 5.10pm

4 JUNE 3.55pm

9 JUNE 5.10pm

15 JUNE 5.10pm

18 JUNE 3.55pm

23 JUNE 5.10pm

29 JUNE 5.10pm

2 JULY 3.55pm

5 JULY 5.10pm

8 JULY 5.10pm

TICKETS £50–£230

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giuseppe verdi

Forced to sacrifice her lover in a battle of morality over freedom, Violetta gives up every hope of happiness in this heart-wrenching love story.

La traviata

Need to know: La traviata is one of the world’s most famous operas, featuring many unforgettable arias. This Festival, La traviata will receive two runs giving you more opportunities to see this much-loved opera.

Why this production? With its well-known tunes and a glimpse into the dazzling world of high society, La traviata is the perfect opera to introduce friends and family to Glyndebourne.

Cast and creative team: The two runs of La traviata will feature different singers in the main roles, and also different conductors – Richard Farnes and Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

Things to look out for: Director Tom Cairns has created a timeless version of this classic story and numbers like the famous brindisi (drinking song) will stay with you for days.

Sung in Italian with English supertitleswith the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus

Dates and performance times

21 MAY 4.30pm

25 MAY 4.45pm

28 MAY 4.30pm

31 MAY 4.45pm

3 JUNE 4.45pm

7 JUNE 4.45pm

10 JUNE 4.45pm

12 JUNE 4.45pm

16 JUNE 4.45pm

19 JUNE 4.45pm

1 AUGUST 4.45pm

4 AUGUST 4.45pm

7 AUGUST 4.45pm

10 AUGUST 4.45pm

12 AUGUST 4.45pm

15 AUGUST 4.45pm

18 AUGUST 4.45pm

22 AUGUST 4.45pm

25 AUGUST 4.45pm

27 AUGUST 4.30pm

TICKETS £50–£260

Supported by a Syndicate of Individuals

In cinemas

THURSDAY 8 JUNE

brett deanHamletworld premiere

Tormented by his father’s death, Hamlet’s vengeance is thwarted by his introspection in this new opera based on Shakespeare’s best-known tragedy.

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World premiere supported by a Syndicate of Individuals

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Need to know: This production will see one of Shakespeare’s greatest stories set to Brett Dean’s richly lyrical music. Brett is joined by fellow Australian Neil Armfield as director. The libretto is by Matthew Jocelyn.

Why this production? Festival 2017 gives you the opportunity to be part of the world premiere of a major new operatic work, performed by some exceptionally talented singers.

Cast and creative team: Hamlet will be conducted by Vladimir Jurowski. A cast of some of the finest singers of the moment will bring Hamlet to life, including Allan Clayton, Sarah Connolly, Barbara Hannigan and John Tomlinson.

Things to look out for: Hamlet will feature a much larger variety of instruments than usual, and additional groups of musicians in the auditorium will contribute to an atmospheric soundscape.

Hamlet prize draw Win a painting of your visit by acclaimed artist Julian Sutherland-Beatson. See page 1 for details.

Sung in English with English supertitleswith the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus Music by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Publishers Ltd.

Dates and performance times

11 JUNE 4.45pm

13 JUNE 5.00pm

17 JUNE 5.00pm

21 JUNE 5.00pm

24 JUNE 5.00pm

27 JUNE 5.00pm

30 JUNE 5.00pm

6 JULY 5.00pm

TICKETS £40–£165

Live in cinemas

THURSDAY 6 JULY

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A funny, chaotic romp that pits high and low brow art against each other, but the show must go on...

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Supported by Hamish and Sophie Forsyth

Need to know: Rival artists are forced to perform an opera and a comedy routine simultaneously in this tale of a clash between high and low culture. Ariadne auf Naxos is a firm Festival favourite, and is the most performed Strauss work at Glyndebourne.

Why this production? This production sets Strauss’s story in a 1940s English country house, and draws inspiration from Glyndebourne’s own history.

Cast and creative team: This production will see the Glyndebourne debut of Norwegian rising star Lise Davidsen who will sing the title role. Conducting will be Cornelius Meister, in his Glyndebourne debut.

Things to look out for: Strauss’s lush and lyrical music features a number of vocally challenging stand-out arias, demanding virtuosic singing from the cast.

Sung in German with English supertitleswith the London Philharmonic OrchestraMusic by kind permission of Boosey & Hawkes Publishers Ltd.

Dates and performance times

25 JUNE 4.45pm

28 JUNE 5.00pm

1 JULY 5.00pm

4 JULY 5.00pm

7 JULY 5.00pm

9 JULY 4.45pm

14 JULY 5.00pm

16 JULY 4.45pm

19 JULY 5.00pm

23 JULY 4.45pm

27 JULY 5.00pm

TICKETS £40–£200

Ariadne auf Naxos richard strauss

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Don Pasquale The plot thickens, twists and turns as an old bachelor’s romantic delusions are dashed in a complex deception.

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Dates and performance times

13 JULY 4.50pm

15 JULY 4.50pm

18 JULY 4.50pm

22 JULY 4.50pm

25 JULY 4.50pm

28 JULY 4.50pm

30 JULY 4.35pm

2 AUGUST 4.50pm

5 AUGUST 4.50pm

9 AUGUST 4.50pm

14 AUGUST 4.50pm

17 AUGUST 4.50pm

20 AUGUST 4.35pm

23 AUGUST 4.50pm

TICKETS £50–£230

Supported by Dunard Fund

gaetano donizetti

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Need to know: This fast and funny comedy is a wonderfully accessible piece that is perfect for audiences of all ages, especially if you’re considering a family outing.

Why this production? Director Mariame Clément has taken inspiration from Les liaisons dangereuses, with lavish sets and costumes that effortlessly evoke the 18th-century setting.

Cast and creative team: Don Pasquale will be a showcase for some fresh and exciting new talent, with conductor Giacomo Sagripanti and three of the four leads making their Glyndebourne debuts.

Things to look out for: This sumptuously designed production is a visual and vocal feast, with stand out moments for all four leads and some breathtaking ensemble pieces for the Glyndebourne Chorus.

Sung in Italian with English supertitleswith the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus.Gaetano Donizetti – Don Pasquale (Cricial Edition by P. Rattolino)Property of Casa Ricordi, Milan (Universal Music Publishing Group)By arrangement with G. Ricordi & Co. (London) Ltd.

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wolfgang amadeus mozart La clemenza di Tito

Spurned by Tito, Vitellia seeks revenge. Besotted Sesto agrees to avenge her as a token of his love, but all does not go to plan.

Need to know: La clemenza di Tito was one of Mozart’s last completed works and tells a striking tale of love, friendship, vengeance and mercy in the court of the Roman Emperor Tito.

Why this production? While Mozart has always had a special connection with Glyndebourne, there has only been one previous production of La clemenza di Tito, making 2017 a rare treat. This will be renowned German director Claus Guth’s first Glyndebourne production.

Cast and creative team: Glyndebourne’s Music Director Robin Ticciati will conduct. Australian tenor Steve Davislim makes his Glyndebourne debut in the title role, accompanied by Alice Coote as Vitellia and Kate Lindsey as Sesto.

Things to look out for: Keep an eye out for some inventive staging that will reveal new sides to the story and the characters.

Sung in Italian with English supertitleswith the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Glyndebourne Chorus Music published by Bärenreiter-Edition KasselPerformed by arrangement with Faber Music Ltd, London

Dates and performance times

26 JULY 4.50pm

29 JULY 4.50pm

31 JULY 4.50pm

3 AUGUST 4.50pm

6 AUGUST 4.35pm

8 AUGUST 4.50pm

11 AUGUST 4.50pm

13 AUGUST 4.35pm

16 AUGUST 4.50pm

19 AUGUST 4.50pm

21 AUGUST 4.50pm

24 AUGUST 4.50pm

26 AUGUST 4.50pm

TICKETS £50–£260

Supported bya Syndicate of Individuals

Live in cinemas

THURSDAY 3 AUGUST

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FESTIVAL 201720 May – 27 August

6 productions, 79 performances. From the UK premiere of one of the earliest operas ever written to the world premiere of a brand new commission… Countdown to an extraordinary summer

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