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production directed by Stephen Medcalf, reimagines the challenging and thought-
provoking tales of the troubling romantic relationships and escapist fantasies in the
interwoven lives of three Florentine women. The three one-act operas were
composed between 1841 and 1909.
Other highlights include live broadcasts and pre-recorded concerts, plays, operas
and more, all free-to-view online. Artistic Director of HighTide Suba Das will direct
Guildhall actors in a new version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Paula
Varjack will curate and host a series of conversations with socially engaged artists
and BA Performance & Creative Enterprise students, who also present a three-day
online festival of new work.
There will be music highlights including the rescheduled Gold Medal final and
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jessica Cottis. Finally, the Jazz
department begins a year-long series exploring the history of the Big Band and
presents the Guildhall Autumn Jazz Festival.
