Victoria and Albert Museum - ★★★★★ "A game-changing spectacular show" - The Guardian

Victoria and Albert Museum Opera: Passion, Power and Politics

Opera: Passion, Power and Politics Until 25 February 2018 Sponsored by Societe Generale In collaboration with Royal Opera House   "It’s a remarkable achievement that ultimately has the potential to change the way you think. Opera lovers will find their perceptions alternately challenged and renewed by what they find. Newcomers may well be startled, convinced and converted by its narrative of social relevance, immediacy, and essential humanity. I cannot recommend it too highly." ★★★★★ - The Guardian Sound Partner Bowers & Wilkins Generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and The Taylor Family Foundation Join the conversation #OperaPassion \ \ Members go free BOOK NOW FORWARD TO A FRIEND

V&A and the Royal Opera House – live at St Pancras Thursday 19 October, 6.20pm FREE event Inspired by our #OperaPassion exhibition, see the Royal Opera House chorus perform live at St Pancras and join in as the station sing out with The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves (Va, pensiero) from Verdi’s Nabucco. Book now ► Lesley Garrett performance and in conversation Thursday 19 October, 2.30pm FREE event Our beautiful Tapestry Galleries are the stage for soprano singer Lesley Garrett’s live performance of Rusalka’s Song to the Moon, accompanied by pianist, Anthony Kraus. In celebration of #OperaPassion Book now ► An Evening of Opera: Kepler’s Trial Thursday 9 November, 18.30 – 22.00 Enjoy an evening of innovative, multi-media opera from award-winning composer Tim Watts, includes a thought-provoking conversation about the work and its development led by Dame Marina Warner. Book now ► Staging Opera: Cities, Publics and Performance Friday 10 November, 10.30 – 17.30 Join leading international practitioners and experts for a one day symposium exploring opera as a multimedia art form and focusing on the question: why do cities need opera today? Book now ► Opera Weekender Friday 10 - Sunday 12 November Join us for a weekend of performances, talks, screenings and workshops from opera companies across the country. Find out more ► Opera: Passion, Power and Politics – Schools & Colleges Day Tuesday 7 November, 10.00 – 16.30 Don’t miss your chance to bring your school or college group to see the critically acclaimed Opera: Passion Power and Politics completely free of charge. Call now to book: +44 (0)20 7942 2000 Find out more ► National Opera Studio at the V&A Thursdays,  13.00 – 14.00           See live opera performances from National Opera Studio Young Artists and alumni every Thursday* lunchtime throughout Opera: Passion, Power and Politics.  *Excludes 26/10, 7/12, 28/12, 15/02       FreeFree Book now ► The V&A Shop Enhance your experience of the exhibition with the cloth-bound catalogue as well as fashion, jewellery and accessories inspired by opera’s glamour and opulence. Shop the collection ► What audiences said... #OperaPassion on Twitter "Gorgeous displays and amazing use of music as you journey through. Highly recommend!" - @rharris_soprano                How much do I love #OperaPassion? Let me count the ways!  - @luminalia          "Superb, wonderful and will go again. Recommend" - @Dawniepg #OperaPassion on Instagram YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN \  \ Win tickets to Hamlet and the V&A's Opera Passion exhibition To celebrate the opening of the V&A exhibition and the start of Glyndebourne Tour 2017 we’re offering you the chance to win two tickets to see Hamlet on stage at Glyndebourne on 27 October plus two tickets to Opera: Passion, Power & Politics at the V&A. Find out more ►