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14 October 2026The Three Great Game Changers of 19th Century Opera
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11 March 2026Antoni Gaudi I Cornet (1852-1926) Master Builder of Barcelona
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14 January 2026The Two Elizabeths - Bookend of the Empire
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08 October 2025Venice and the East
10 September 2025William Powell Frith and the Paintings of the Victorian Crowd

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The Three Great Game Changers of 19th Century Opera Jamie Hayes Wednesday 14 October 2026

In the 19th century Verdi, Wagner and Puccini revolutionised the art form in very different ways – romantic heart breakers of La Traviata, mystery and magic of The Ring and tear jerkers of Tosca and La Boheme.   Enjoy their remarkable journeys, together with highlights of great opera productions which have graced the world’s opera houses.