Opera in 1775
17 September 2025, 7.30pm – Cadogan Hall
Our ongoing MOZART 250 series continues with this unique exploration of the opera scene 250 years ago. In a programme which incorporates highlights from eight operas that were premièred during the course of 1775, Mozart’s Il re pastore is represented by two arias (including the justifiably celebrated “L’amerò, sarò costante”) and its exuberant finale, while we also include a plaintive tenor aria and an idyllic trio for three sopranos from Haydn’s so-called ‘Turkish’ opera.
Many of the extracts will be receiving their UK premières, and in addition to being delightful pieces in their own right they provide an intriguing context for Mozart’s own operatic growth. Highlights include exquisite arias by J. C. Bach and Mysliveček, two composers who exerted a particularly strong influence on the young Mozart, and the concert also includes first performances since the 18th century of arias from two operas that were commissioned alongside operas by Mozart himself.
| Tozzi | Overture to Orfeo ed Eurdice |
| “Che orribile aspetto” from Orfeo ed Euridice | |
| Fischietti | “Senza temer d’inganni” from Gli orti esperidi |
| Mozart | “Di tante sue procelle” from Il re pastore |
| Mysliveček | “Odo il suono de’ queruli accenti” from Demofoonte |
| J. C. Bach | “Ah se a morir mi chiama” from Lucio Silla |
| Mysliveček | “Misera, dove son… Ah non son io che parlo” from Ezio |
| Haydn | Terzetto, “Mi sembra un sogno” from L’incontro improvviso |
| “Indarno m’affanno … Deh! se in ciel pietade avete” from L’incontro improvviso | |
| Sacchini | “Mi scordo lo scempio d’un padre infelice” from Motezuma |
| Mysliveček | “Tergi l’ingiuste lagrime” from Ezio |
| Mozart | “L’amerò, sarò costante” from Il re pastore |
| Tozzi | “Qual vita è questa mai… Che fiero momento” from Orfeo ed Euridice |
| Mozart | Finale, “Viva l’invitto duce” from Il re pastore |
Ava Dodd (soprano)
Stephanie Hershaw (soprano)
Chelsea Zurflüh (soprano)
Hugo Brady (tenor)
Philippe Durrant (tenor)
The Mozartists
Ian Page conductor
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London
SW1X 9DQ
“Typical generosity from Page and company; his programming always goes beyond the call of duty in bringing the obscure to light and offering true revelation.”
THE ARTS DESK
With special thanks to the Continuo Foundation, Cockayne Foundation, Thistle Trust, Scops Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust, & the many generous individuals and trusts who support our work.
Opera in 1775
17 September 2025, 7.30pm – Cadogan Hall
Our ongoing MOZART 250 series continues with this unique exploration of the opera scene 250 years ago. In a programme which incorporates highlights from eight operas that were premièred during the course of 1775, Mozart’s Il re pastore is represented by two arias (including the justifiably celebrated “L’amerò, sarò costante”) and its exuberant finale, while we also include a plaintive tenor aria and an idyllic trio for three sopranos from Haydn’s so-called ‘Turkish’ opera.
Many of the extracts will be receiving their UK premières, and in addition to being delightful pieces in their own right they provide an intriguing context for Mozart’s own operatic growth. Highlights include exquisite arias by J. C. Bach and Mysliveček, two composers who exerted a particularly strong influence on the young Mozart, and the concert also includes first performances since the 18th century of arias from two operas that were commissioned alongside operas by Mozart himself.
Programme
| Tozzi | Overture to Orfeo ed Eurdice |
| “Che orribile aspetto” from Orfeo ed Euridice | |
| Fischietti | “Senza temer d’inganni” from Gli orti esperidi |
| Mozart | “Di tante sue procelle” from Il re pastore |
| Mysliveček | “Odo il suono de’ queruli accenti” from Demofoonte |
| J. C. Bach | “Ah se a morir mi chiama” from Lucio Silla |
| Mysliveček | “Misera, dove son… Ah non son io che parlo” from Ezio |
| Haydn | Terzetto, “Mi sembra un sogno” from L’incontro improvviso |
| “Indarno m’affanno … Deh! se in ciel pietade avete” from L’incontro improvviso | |
| Sacchini | “Mi scordo lo scempio d’un padre infelice” from Motezuma |
| Mysliveček | “Tergi l’ingiuste lagrime” from Ezio |
| Mozart | “L’amerò, sarò costante” from Il re pastore |
| Tozzi | “Qual vita è questa mai… Che fiero momento” from Orfeo ed Euridice |
| Mozart | Finale, “Viva l’invitto duce” from Il re pastore |
Artists
Tickets £18.00-£50.00 (plus venue booking fees).
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London
SW1X 9DQ
“Typical generosity from Page and company; his programming always goes beyond the call of duty in bringing the obscure to light and offering true revelation.”
THE ARTS DESK
With special thanks to the Continuo Foundation, Cockayne Foundation, Thistle Trust, Scops Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust, & the many generous individuals and trusts who support our work.
Opera in 1775
17 September 2025, 7.30pm – Cadogan Hall
Our ongoing MOZART 250 series continues with this unique exploration of the opera scene 250 years ago. In a programme which incorporates highlights from eight operas that were premièred during the course of 1775, Mozart’s Il re pastore is represented by two arias (including the justifiably celebrated “L’amerò, sarò costante”) and its exuberant finale, while we also include a plaintive tenor aria and an idyllic trio for three sopranos from Haydn’s so-called ‘Turkish’ opera.
Many of the extracts will be receiving their UK premières, and in addition to being delightful pieces in their own right they provide an intriguing context for Mozart’s own operatic growth. Highlights include exquisite arias by J. C. Bach and Mysliveček, two composers who exerted a particularly strong influence on the young Mozart, and the concert also includes first performances since the 18th century of arias from two operas that were commissioned alongside operas by Mozart himself.
Programme
| Tozzi | Overture to Orfeo ed Eurdice |
| “Che orribile aspetto” from Orfeo ed Euridice | |
| Fischietti | “Senza temer d’inganni” from Gli orti esperidi |
| Mozart | “Di tante sue procelle” from Il re pastore |
| Mysliveček | “Odo il suono de’ queruli accenti” from Demofoonte |
| J. C. Bach | “Ah se a morir mi chiama” from Lucio Silla |
| Mysliveček | “Misera, dove son… Ah non son io che parlo” from Ezio |
| Haydn | Terzetto, “Mi sembra un sogno” from L’incontro improvviso |
| “Indarno m’affanno … Deh! se in ciel pietade avete” from L’incontro improvviso | |
| Sacchini | “Mi scordo lo scempio d’un padre infelice” from Motezuma |
| Mysliveček | “Tergi l’ingiuste lagrime” from Ezio |
| Mozart | “L’amerò, sarò costante” from Il re pastore |
| Tozzi | “Qual vita è questa mai… Che fiero momento” from Orfeo ed Euridice |
| Mozart | Finale, “Viva l’invitto duce” from Il re pastore |
Artists
Ava Dodd (soprano)
Stephanie Hershaw (soprano)
Chelsea Zurflüh (soprano)
Hugo Brady (tenor)
Philippe Durrant (tenor)
Tickets £18.00-£50.00 (plus venue booking fees).
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London
SW1X 9DQ
“Typical generosity from Page and company; his programming always goes beyond the call of duty in bringing the obscure to light and offering true revelation.”
THE ARTS DESK
With special thanks to the Continuo Foundation, Cockayne Foundation, Thistle Trust, Scops Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust, & the many generous individuals and trusts who support our work.